Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016
1056. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health to provide an update on the legalisation for the organ donation op-out system; the publicity programme which would be put in place to explain the op-out system to the public; the potential amount of funding which would be allocated to such a public information programme [24526/16]
View answerLegislation to introduce an opt-out register for organ donation will be developed in line with the Programme for Government. Under the proposed system, consent will be deemed unless the person has, while alive, registered his/her wish not to become an organ donor after death. However, it is proposed that, even though consent is deemed, the next-of-kin will in practice always be consulted prior to removing any organ.
It is envisaged that a publicity programme will be put in place when the legislative changes are taking effect. The details of the publicity programme, and the funding involved, will be finalised at that time.
