To update Ireland on the latest SARS developments in Hong Kong, the Secretary for Home Affairs has invited the Irish SARS Expert Group to have a video conference with Hong Kong's medical experts.

Patrick Ho's invitation has been extended to the Irish Expert Group's head Dr Jim Kiely through both the Economic & Trade Office in Brussels and Ireland's Honorary Consul in Hong Kong.

The Irish Expert Group's recent advice has prompted Ireland to request the Hong Kong delegation not to attend the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin next month.

Dr Ho hopes the Expert Group will amend its advice, and Ireland revisit their decision after getting a clearer picture of Hong Kong's situation.