It was extraordinary but at a time when many extraordinary things are being done and said one often misses some. The Minister of State responsible described the service as "drifting and lacking leadership". He shares responsibility with the Minister for Health and Children from whom we never hear about these issues. Of course, he might have described many other matters in the present Government as "drifting and lacking leadership". Those words are not mine but his. Clearly, there should be a debate on the issue in the House as soon as possible in the new year.