I wish to raise an issue concerning a member of the Defence Forces, Lieutenant Paul Giblin, who is stationed in the Army barracks in Renmore in Galway.

I remind the Senator that we do not mention in the House tha names of people who are not here to defend themselves.

Senators may be aware that this issue has been widely reported in the media.

It does not matter. The person is not here to defend himself.

The person has been suffering from Hodgkin's lymphoma for the past two years and has to date undergone radiotherapy and chemotherapy, in addition to having had a stem cell transplant. What the lieutenant actually needs is a bone marrow transplant. There has been a search on the global registry but no match is forthcoming. Senators may be aware that there has been significant social media coverage of this story this week. There was a campaign by over 100 people in Galway who gathered to provide blood samples for the Irish Blood Transfusion Service. I am inordinately proud of this. It was a very generous gesture by the people of Galway. I am raising this issue to highlight the fact that the simple act of giving a blood sample could save a life. We should encourage people to give blood samples. If we saved only one life, it would be a worthwhile process. I commend the people of Galway for supporting Lieutenant Giblin at this very difficult time.