Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the witnesses, especially those whom we have met on previous occasions. Sadly, the message from their contributions is that there is a lack of regard for the lives of certain people and that we do not value all life equally. Reference was made to some progress being made and motions that have been passed. Clearly, this will not be enough and action is needed. Apart from having motions passed, what other progress can be made in this area?

Mr. Matas referred to advertising. How is that done?

If I were in need of an organ transplant and wanted to go somewhere to get it, where would that be advertised? Obviously, it is an underground activity. Can we make headway in tackling organ harvesting by addressing the advertising aspect?

If transplant tourism is to be considered a crime, it must be recognised internationally. International organisations must work together and take that on board.

Regarding the conference that Dr. McDaid attended where Chinese surgeons admitted to doing this, what was the reaction? Should international medical organisations play a stronger role? Doctors take an oath, but what has been done undermines that oath. How did the doctors at the conference feel when these matters were raised with them?

According to the note that we received, China asserts that it has embarked on reforms. Is there any sign of that happening?