PM to recognise six-year old for outstanding contribution award
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to personally present six-year old D谩ith铆 Mac Gabhann with his daily Points of Light award this morning.
As part of the Prime Minister鈥檚 visit to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement this week, he is expected to personally present six-year old D谩ith铆 Mac Gabhann with his daily Points of Light award this morning.
The Points of Light awards recognise outstanding volunteers and people who are contributing to their community.
Today, the Prime Minister will meet with D谩ith铆 and his family to thank them for their tireless campaigning for 鈥楧谩ith铆鈥檚 Law鈥�, which implemented an 鈥榦pt-out鈥� organ donation system, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK.
Their efforts prompted the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland鈥檚 decision to bring forward amendments to the Executive Formation Bill earlier this year, which allowed D谩ith铆鈥檚 Law to become a reality and save lives across Northern Ireland.
In a letter to D谩ith铆, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said:
鈥淓very day I write a letter to thank someone for doing something remarkable for others. Today is very special, because I get to thank you.
鈥淭he bravery and determination you have shown in campaigning to change the law on organ donation in Northern Ireland is truly inspiring.
鈥淲ith D谩ith铆鈥檚 Law you are helping others in your situation to get the life-changing help they need. It is a huge achievement.
鈥淚n your father鈥檚 words: 鈥渆xceptional things happen for exceptional people.鈥� I agree with him that you are truly exceptional and so I am delighted to recognise your courage by naming you as the UK鈥檚 2029th Point of Light.
鈥淭he whole country is with you as you continue your treatment.鈥�