Organ Donation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 November 2014

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

Ceisteanna (434)

Jerry Buttimer

Ceist:

434. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Health if he will provide an update on the consideration being provided to changing to an opt-out system of organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44271/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

My Department is currently developing the Heads of a Human Tissue Bill which will, among other things, establish a legal framework in relation to the donation of organs for transplantation, including consent arrangements.