Galway Senator signs consent to recall Seanad

Independent Ronan Mullen has signed a letter to give to the chair of the Seanad, forcing the recall this month.

The EU law on organ donation is the first in the history of the state yet it was not debated by the Dáil, Senate or health committee prior to it being signed into Irish law.

Under the European communities act 1974, the Seanad must be recalled to debate an EU directive if 20 Senators sign a letter asking for a recall.

Kerry Senator Mark Daly, who’s driving the effort, has this afternoon secured all 20 signatures, including that of Galway Senator Ronan Mullen.

Senator Daly will hand the letter to the Seanad Cathoirleach this week.