Hear, hear.

I acknowledge the role that the Cathaoirleach played in this regard before he became Cathaoirleach. The legislation is the result of the work done by members of all parties and none, and particularly the NGO sector which put legislators under pressure. The Bill is good legislation.

Hear, hear.

I am constantly baffled by the following. Why did it take so long to introduce the legislation?

That is a great question.

The legislation was discussed between seven and ten years ago. It went before the health committee between 2011 and 2016, and a report was prepared.

Fianna Fáil was not listening.

Fianna Fáil is not efficient.

Senator Conway, without interruption, más é do thoil é.

Why does it take so long for non-controversial legislation to feed its way through the system and the Civil Service by and large? Why does it take so long for good legislation that will impact on people's live to come through the system? Perhaps the Leader might get an answer to my questions at some stage.

Well said, Senator.

How do I follow the contribution made by my colleague, Senator Conway? I welcome his contribution on the organ donation and human tissue Bill. I also welcome the approval from Cabinet today. I commend the Leader of the House, Senator Regina Doherty, who was with me on the health committee. I, too, lament that it took so long for the legislation to reach this point. Senator Conway asked the very good question why it took so long. However, we will celebrate the fact that today the lives of so many people who await organ donation will be enhanced and improved.