False The launch of ISANDS Guidelines for Professionals On the 14th November 2007, Ms. Mary Harney T. D., Minister for Health & Children offi cially launched the ISANDS Guidelines for Professionals. The Coach House in Dublin Castle created the atmosphere for another memorable bookmark in the history of this organisation, the launch of the Professional Book. Minister Harney mentioned the importance of this publication and the role it will play at a very diffi cult time. Ms. Harney acknowledged the role of all the Professionals and others who contributed to the Book and ISANDS for their continued dedication to the needs of bereaved families. Dr. Fin Breatnach, retired Consultant Paediatric Oncologist in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin was our guest speaker and spoke about the role good communication can play in this area or care. He said “ in my opinion all Professionals should read this publication. If I had it over 40 years ago when I was starting out as a young doctor it would have saved me getting it wrong when I did.” The launch was attended by many of the Professionals who contributed to the Book. We would like to thank Minister Harney, and Dr. Fin Breatnach for being with us and for their encouraging and supportive words about the book and the work of ISANDS. Our thanks also to the the staff in the Coach House, Dublin Castle. Ron Smith- Murphy, Dr. Fin Breatnach, Consultant Paediatric Oncologist ( retired) Minister Mary Harney, T. D., Minister for Health & Children isands newsletter 26

False The Late, Very Rev. Desmond Harman, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral & Monsignor Paul Tighe, Archdiocese of Dublin Michael ( Vision Print) & Marion McGarry Loretta Reilly, Principal Social Worker, N. M. H. Dr. Kevin Connolly, Consultant Paediatrician, Portuncula Hospital, Dr. Fin Breatnach and Dr. Annette Jennings, G. P. Rev. Father Seamus Aherne, P. P. Finglas, Brid Egan ISANDS Support Team Mary Ryan, Margaret Coughlan, National Executive Vivian Smith & Mary McKennaISANDS, Rev. Fr. David Brough, P. P. Bohernabreena David Isaacson, Ormsby & Rhodes Ron Smith- Murphy Ann Canning National Executive ISANDS & Dr. Fin Breatnach Mick Cusack & Blanaid Morris isands newsletter 27