Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 June 2003

Council Regulation on Procedures for amending the Sirene Manual: Referral to Joint Committee. - Health Service Reform: Statements (Resumed).

 

One cannot possibly cover the subject fully within ten minutes. I commend this programme of reform. I am glad it has been published and that there is a great sense of urgency and momentum about it. This must be maintained because, otherwise, we will lose out. I am reminded of the Shakespearean line: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune". This must be taken at the flood and, if it is, it will have success. I wish it well. I know we will have many debates in this House when the three relevant pieces of legislation come through and as the programme develops and evolves. Let us take the tide at the flood and deal with it. This House has a strong record on health issues. I thank the Minister and his colleagues for attending here so often.

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