Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

There is an issue about the messaging of all of this. A negative spin has been put on it by some media outlets, some individuals, and some organisations. That has partly created concern and doubt in people's minds. That is where the Irish Kidney Association is coming from on this. There is probably a bit of work to be done in terms of the messaging of this and the important role families have, ultimately. While the individual may have taken the decision it is ultimately the family who will make the final decision. That message has not got across clearly in the public awareness of this. I very much welcome the Minister's decision on this and thank him.

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