Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank both witnesses. I had two questions initially. One was about the discrepancy between neighbourhoods. On the other one, I was going to ask Professor Boer what he would change if he had to start all over again, but he has just answered that question. I have a number of smaller questions then.

Professor Boer mentioned that in areas where there are many volunteers, numbers are lower. I did not really catch that. What does he mean by "volunteers" there?

As a general point, there was mention of the larger demographic of older people being a problem. I am always reminded about a meeting in Kerry County Council one time when we were talking about the large number of older people going into accident and emergency being a burden and someone from the HSE disagreed stating that if one wanted to relieve the burden one would stop all sporting activity because broken legs are the main burden in accident and emergency. The description or phraseology of a problem or a burden is probably not one that I would use, certainly.

Of the people who sign up, what percentage change their minds in both of their jurisdictions?

I have a final question for both witnesses. Mr. Luley mentioned improving quality of life. What steps would they take or do they have any suggestions about improving quality of life? Mr. Luley stated that if quality of life was improved, most of the people he deals with would not want to die.

Could any particular steps be taken? Mr. Luley mentioned that he has a number of suggestions on that in his opening statement. Will he expand on that?