Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 March 2015
565. Deputy Billy Kelleher asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the proposed soft opt-out system for organ donation; when this will come before Dáil Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11208/15]
View answer694. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Health his legislative plans to change the current practice to an opt-out consent as per the Government's consultative process for organ donation; the timeframe for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11928/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 565 and 694 together.
Legislative proposals to give effect to the opt-out system of consent for organ donation are being progressed and it is hoped to finalise the Heads of a Bill this year.
