Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I will touch on two issues raised by previous speakers. In respect of road safety, it is time we desisted from the ostrich syndrome of burying our heads in the sand. The numbers and ratio of accidents involving non-nationals are of great concern. There is no point in fooling ourselves.

The next matter was raised previously in this Chamber. I have checked with garages and have discovered that they ensure insurance is applicable when they sell a car. However, we all see cars for sale on the roadside and from back garden garages. Do the people selling these cars ensure the appropriate vehicle is insured? I think we know the answer to that.

Organ donation was mentioned by Senator Quinn and I have raised this issue on two previous occasions in this House. There is a constituent in Westmeath who is in contact with me ad nauseam about this matter. In many cases, life is interred with the dead. We do not like to admit that but it is the truth. We should look at the situation in mainland Europe in respect of organ donation and perhaps adopt some of the measures in those jurisdictions. As somebody who tragically lost a brother and sister on the road, it is a comfort to know that others live on as a result of that terrible tragedy. This issue must be tackled because it will not go away. We must grow up, be realistic and take whatever measures are necessary to ensure organ donation takes place in this country in the manner outlined by Senator Quinn and others.