Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Senator Conway. The point he is making is very welcome and he is a strong ambassador in the area of sight challenges. On the point about early intervention, the key is awareness and people having conversations about it. I particularly welcome, therefore, the opportunities Senator Conway has in this House to raise awareness and to champion these issues. Starting that conversation and encouraging it is leading to much more awareness. Many more people are having that conversation and, ultimately, that leads to people taking up the invitation and the challenge from Senator Conway to have eye examinations as often as possible. By being proactive and having a healthy eye check, people are able to avail of earlier intervention. I thank Senator Conway again for his contribution to this issue and his continued good work on it. I wish him continued success in highlighting it.