Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 December 2013
23. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Health the number of submissions received on an opt-out system of consent for organ donation; if he will provide an overview of such submissions; the time-line for proposals on an opt-out system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53980/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department undertook a public consultation between 19 July and 20 September this year on the practical aspects of introducing an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. A total of 57 submissions were received and an overview of these submissions is available on my Department's website www.doh.ie. My Department, in conjunction with the HSE's National Organ Donation and Transplantation Office, also hosted a consultation event on organ donation and transplantation in Dublin Castle on November 21st.
The outcome of the public consultation and the consultation event will inform the development of the legislative proposals which will give effect to an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. Work on these proposals is currently being progressed.
