Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. It is great to hear that legislation will be introduced in 2013. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the persistence of Mrs Yvonne O'Reilly, her husband and children, from Galway in pursuing this matter. Mrs. O'Reilly whose first born child, a son, died abroad is a champion for many others in terms of seeking to have her son's death recognised and recorded in the country of which he was a citizen. As stated by the Minister of State, this would help in the grieving process. It is amazing what can make a big difference to people. This is important not alone to Yvonne, who is the beacon of light that has championed this issue and brought it to my attention, but to the many other families who presented during the last term at the meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection.