John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is co-ordination within the hospital network, which is encouraging, and I am quite sure of the role of the HSE and autonomous hospitals being planned by the Minister. I will take the Senator's observation directly to the Minister. I assume the HSE is included, although the reply does not indicate that the executive is involved. Within the hospital structure, the HSE would be a delivery mechanism. I thank the Senator for raising this important issue. The Minister, Deputy Reilly, is holding a meeting on Monday, and the use of the new driving licence is very good news. The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, is also considering the use of an indication of donor intent on the social welfare card, which is also positive news. People can be instantly aware if a person is prepared to be an organ donor. I have no doubt the Senator will speak to the Minister directly but I will raise his concerns as well.