Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
997. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Health if he will ensure that the long promised human tissue bill is fully enacted in early 2022 including the commitment to bring in a soft option out organ donor consent rather than opt in; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14651/22]
View answerThe enactment of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is a priority for the Government. Department officials are progressing 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.
