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Sat 11 Nov 2007Taoiseach defends Harney on vote of no confidenceThe Taoiseach has rallied to the defence of Minister for Health Mary Harney, saying he has full confidence in her ability to reform the health service. Stephen Collins, Martin Walland  Olivia Kelleherreport.Mr Ahern was responding to a motion of no confidence in Ms Harney tabled by the Labour Party for debate in the Dáil next week.