Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

One never knows. The Leader, who is very experienced and highly regarded, would make a popular choice.

In view of reports this morning that the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, is unlikely to loosen the purse strings in the Department of Health and Children, perhaps the beleaguered Minister of that Department, Deputy Martin, should set up a meeting with Mr. J.P. McManus in a final attempt to open some of the unused medical facilities around the country.