Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Cathaoirleach for agreeing to recall the Seanad during the summer recess. It is not the first time the Oireachtas has been recalled. I was a Minister when we were recalled to debate emergency legislation on the Goodman organisation and saving jobs. There is precedent, therefore, for recalling Parliament during the summer recess.

Senator Mark Daly has done the State a great service by highlighting this issue because the Government has woken up to the reality of what is involved in the area of organ donations. The fact is that we can save lives as a result of recalling the Seanad and highlighting the issue. The Irish Kidney Association has done tremendous work over the years to ensure the number of organ donations increases and that more people are aware of the situation. That alone more than justifies this House being recalled today.

I take issue with the learned Attorney General in this case, as she is the law officer for the Government-----