andDr. O'Connell asked the Minister for Health whether he has considered the need for the greater promotion of cornea donations to facilitate the increasing need of cornea transplanting; what steps he proposes to take in the matter; and if he proposes to set up a council for eye grafts or transplants.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Eye Transplants.
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Dr. Browne
I understand that at present there is no real shortage of donor material for corneal grafting and that the need for this grafting has been reduced in recent times. I do not consider therefore that a promotional campaign of the type suggested by the Deputies is called for. Accordingly, I do not propose to set up a council for eye grafts or transplants.