Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

I compliment the Minister of State for tabling the amendment because there was considerable concern about this issue. Many charitable organisations have done tremendous work over the past number of years. Senators O'Toole and Buttimer mentioned Daffodil Day and the Irish Hospice Foundation. Organisations at home have helped to put in place a scanning machine for my county hospital and the various flag days throughout the country do tremendous work. I compliment the Minister of State on bringing forward this important amendment.