Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2013
461. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No. 665 of 26 November 2013, if he will confirm if there will be categories of persons excluded, for whatever reason, from being organ donors if and when the opt-out organ donation system is introduced. [51972/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department is currently developing legislative proposals for the introduction of an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. I believe that the opt-out system is integral to changing our awareness of, and attitude towards, organ donation. It is hoped to make organ donation the norm in Ireland.
My Department recently undertook a public consultation on the practicalities of introducing an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. As part of this consultation, views were sought on a range of issues, including who might be excluded from an opt-out system of consent. Decisions on any possible exclusions have not been made and the views received from the public consultation process are being considered in my Department and will inform the development of the legislative proposals.
