Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 May 2021
629. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Health the status of the human tissue (transplantation, post-mortem, anatomical examination and public display) Bill; the legislative timeline for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23156/21]
View answerThe Programme for Government includes a commitment to "Enact the Human Tissue Bill".
The drafting of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is a priority for the Government.
My Department is progressing work on the drafting of the Bill in collaboration with the Office of Parliamentary Council with a view to ensuring that Government approval is secured to publish the Bill as soon as possible in 2021.
