I am grateful to the Irish Haemophilia Society for its close co-operation with my Department over the years. I wish to acknowledge in particular the contribution of Mr. Brian O'Mahony, chairman of the society. Mr. O'Mahony is also president of the World Haemophilia Federation, which is evidence of the high esteem in which both he and the society are held at home and abroad. I must also acknowledge the significant input of Ms Rosemary Daly, who worked tirelessly over the years in the cause of the Irish Haemophilia Society and its members. I understand that Ms Daly is enjoying a well earned sabbatical from her role as administrator of the society and I wish her well for the future.