Professor Frank Murray:

That is why we are here today. We are trying to make our voice heard among members of the committee because they are representatives of the people of Ireland, including those who have suffered. It is really important that the members hear our voices and that we do our best for the people we are serving. I am an accidental tourist in this area. I am a liver doctor. I was never involved in public affairs. I drifted into this because I repeatedly saw people die from liver failure as a consequence of alcohol. It is a terrible death. It is a very demanding death on the patient and family. When I came back to Ireland having trained abroad, I was shocked by the increase that had taken place and that there were so many young women and men dying as a result of alcohol. I encourage the committee to factor those things in. Deputy Ó Ríordáin said that the committee has heard all of the data and evidence but, when you actually see patients dying, it really is very moving and very inspiring.