Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

Change should be embraced, not feared, but I am not surprised the Opposition is fearful. This fine, well thought out document is a workable blueprint for the future but it needs political support and we will support our Ministers and Ministers of State. I thank my fellow members on the task force for the wonderful work they did and, in particular, the staff of the Department, for their expertise and patience. I support Senator Glynn's call on not to remove democratically elected representatives from health bodies on which they can play a role.