Smith should resign or be sacked

WHAT does it take to galvanise Taoiseach Bertie Ahern into decisive action?

His mealy-mouthed comments on Defence Minister Michael Smith’s solo run on the Hanly Report on health reform will heighten public unease over the Taoiseach’s lack of leadership.

Having signalled his intention to run in the next election, Mr Smith’s claim that he has no fear of a Cabinet reshuffle is seen as throwing down a gauntlet to the Taoiseach.