Question:
120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the additional measures which can be taken to encourage people to make their organs available for transplant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/01]
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120 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Health and Children the additional measures which can be taken to encourage people to make their organs available for transplant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19176/01]
I am aware of the need to encourage people to make their organs available for donation and to promote a greater understanding in this regard. I am committed to raising public awareness of the positive life-giving aspect of organ donation and deflecting any negative ill informed public perception which may have arisen due to recent organ retention difficulties.