Thomas P. Broughan
Ceist:797. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Health when the Human Body Organs and Human Tissue Bill 2008 will be progressed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15636/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 April 2018
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Freagraí scríofa
The Government approved the preparation of a General Scheme and Heads of a Human Tissue Bill last year. The proposed legislation will include provisions on:
- organ donation and transplantation;
- an opt-out register for organ donation;
- post-mortem practices;
- anatomical examination/medical education and training; and
- public display of bodies after death.
Work on drafting the General Scheme is progressing and it is proposed to seek Government approval to publish the General Scheme shortly.