Legislative Measures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Questions (438)

Alan Kelly

Question:

438. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Health when he will publish the human tissue Bill. [25303/21]

Written answers

Minister for Health

The 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.

Question No. 439 answered with Question No. 398.

Question No. 440 answered with Question No. 398.

Question No. 441 answered with Question No. 398.