Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

——that everybody, on both sides, rather than having a go at each other, albeit through legitimate protest, would be far better off if they set down to discuss what both sides are saying to try to reach agreement on the matter. The more it is talked up, the more difficulties will be created, and the problem will not be resolved. The Teamwork Management Services report, commissioned by the HSE, outlines the long-term position, but it also outlines the short-term position. It should at least be possible for those concerned to agree on what both sides are saying and the medium and long-term strategies.

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