Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 April 2015
536. Deputy Michael McCarthy 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. [14313/15]
View answer570. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding the human tissue Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14449/15]
View answer571. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update regarding opt-out organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14450/15]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 536, 570 and 571 together.
My Department is currently developing the Heads of a Human Tissue Bill. The Bill will meet the key recommendation of the Madden Report on Post Mortem Practice and Procedures that no hospital post-mortem may be carried out, and no tissue retained, without consent/authorisation. The legislation will also provide for an opt-out system of consent for organ donation as well as the regulation of anatomical examination, public display and research involving human tissue. It is hoped to finalise the Heads of a Bill this year.
