Ruth Coppinger
Ceist:536. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Health his views on opt-out basis as opposed to opt-in basis for organ donation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16349/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 4 April 2017
Ceisteanna (536)
Freagraí scríofa
Work on scoping the parameters of legislation for a Human Tissue Bill, is currently being undertaken in my Department. It is envisaged that this Bill will provide for an opt-out system of consent for organ donation. Under this proposed system, consent will be deemed unless the person has, while alive, registered his/her wish not to become an organ donor after death. However, it is proposed that, even though consent is deemed, the next of kin will in practice always be consulted prior to removing any organ (“soft” opt-out system). The aim is to make organ donation the norm in situations where the opportunity arises.