I strongly welcome the report of the National Task Force on Medical Staffing which the Government published last week. The Hanly report is a very significant contribution to the development of health policy in Ireland and its implementation will be to the benefit of patients and health professionals alike. My colleague, Deputy Micheál Martin, the Minister for Health and Children, has set out the background to the report and addressed its main features. From my own perspective, I want to concentrate on some key points which I urge the House to take into account as the debate proceeds.