I met the CEO of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, CFI, this morning. He briefed me on the shocking situation evolving in Ukraine for people with cystic fibrosis. These vulnerable people are living in bomb shelters, often without water and food and with no basic medical supplies. A request has been made by CFI to the Department of Foreign Affairs for immediate financial assistance that could be channelled through CFI to other cystic fibrosis associations near the border with Ukraine.

I ask for the Taoiseach's support for that initiative. Mr. Philip Watt also asked me to raise the question of the long-promised human tissue Bill, including a commitment to introduce a soft opt-out organ donor consent. Where is the Bill and when will it be enacted in full?

I am supportive of the very poignant point raised the Deputy. It is extremely difficult for people in Ukraine because of the bombardment they are under and I can only imagine how difficult it is for people with cystic fibrosis because of the added complexities arising from their condition and the difficulties arising. Given it is a condition that is particularly prevalent in Ireland and we are involved in much research and so on in that area, I will certainly speak with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and officials to see what practical assistance we can give. I will get back to the Deputy on the legislation in the next few weeks.