Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is important to consider what happened as a consequence of the wonderful documentary on Orla Tinsley. There were 5,000 requests for organ donations as a consequence. Organ donation saves lives, it gives people a second chance. If we can improve our status from 15th to 28th in the European Union and improve people's lives and give them a second chance I am in favour of what the Minister proposes. We should engage in a debate on the matter.However, that debate should not be one-sided, which is what we are hearing from some. It is much more than what Senator Mark Daly is presenting this morning.