Organ Donation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017

Tuesday, 11 July 2017

Ceisteanna (399)

Jack Chambers

Ceist:

399. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Health to outline the position regarding changes to organ transplant legislation to allow for an opt-out system instead of the existing system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32322/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Government approved the preparation of the General Scheme and Heads of a Human Tissue Bill today, 11 July 2017. This Bill will include proposals for the introduction of an opt out system for organ donation.