Martin: No decision on SARS athletes yet

The Health Minister says no decision has yet been made on the fate of athletes intending to travel to the Special Olympics from SARS infected countries.

The Health Minister says no decision has yet been made on the fate of athletes intending to travel to the Special Olympics from SARS infected countries.

Speaking today in Dublin, Michéal Martin said he is waiting on two reports to assess the SARS threat.

Thousands of athletes from across the globe are due in Ireland next month for the games.

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