Well, a run on the banks, the imposition of capital controls in a eurozone country and the ground cut from under its economy.

YOUR recent editorial and feature on the health services (August 5) makes a number of important points in relation to the compelling need not so much for ‘reform’ (which is now jaded of any meaning) as a fundamental rethinking of how to rebuild a health service that is truly accessible to all and adequately reflects the expertise and commitment of all those involved in delivering care.

THE Wicklow County Council meeting of July 12 to amend the draft county development plan was the latest example of anti-planning attitudes dominating local politics. This is very worrying.