Cathal Berry (Kildare South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister. That was an impressive list of supports, which is good and which I welcome. I want to single out UCD’s Ukraine trauma project for two reasons. First, I thank the Minister for his €170,000 support and his personal intervention, without which it would not have happened. Second, I highlight the six people involved. They are very humble people who have never asked for any recognition and it is important the House acknowledge their contribution. It was the brainchild of Professor Gerard Bury, Professor Chris Fitzpatrick, Dr. Niall Conroy and two excellent advanced paramedics from the National Ambulance Service, namely, Mr. Ben Heron and Mr. Niall Carty, as well as a doctor called Roxana, who is a Ukrainian living in Portarlington. What is unique about the course, as the Minister pointed out, is that the 100 students have got about €1,500 worth of medical kit, in the form of tourniquets, field dressings and advanced drugs. I have no doubt the course has saved a considerable number of lives.

I thank the Minister for his support. The country can rightly be proud of the project's contribution.

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