Lorraine Clifford Lee (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator Leyden's proposal. I commend him on his persistence with this matter which has spanned 11 years and demonstrates his diligence on the topic. I am a practising solicitor and I can see the many merits contained in the Bill. I would encourage people to make a will. As Senator Leyden outlined, 70% of people in this country do not make a will. That is a very serious statistic. Having a will means one is making life easier for one's loved ones when one does pass on. The proposals contained in the Bill will further enhance the easing of this very traumatic and grief-stricken time for families and loved one. I encourage everyone to support the Bill. I look forward to having a robust debate on later Stages of the Bill.