Organ Donation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 March 2017

Tuesday, 7 March 2017

Questions (620)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

620. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Health the position regarding and timeframe for the proposed organ transplant opt-out scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/17]

Written answers

Minister for Health

Work on scoping the parameters of the legislation which will provide for an opt-out system of consent for organ donation is currently being undertaken in my Department. This work will be progressed as quickly as possible in the context of competing legislative priorities.