Ivana Bacik (Independent)

I am delighted that Senator Moloney is wearing blue today even though I am sure it goes against the grain. It is worthwhile that all of us support blue day, an initiative to promote men's cancer awareness. There has been a great deal of positive outcomes from the pink day for breast cancer. Research shows that women generally tend to be much more proactive about looking after their health. This is a good opportunity to promote men's cancer awareness, to support the Irish Cancer Society, which is having a briefing at 1 p.m. today, and to show our support by wearing blue. It is also an opportunity to show our support for the Dubs, if that was also necessary.