Maureen O'Sullivan
Ceist:177. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to bring forward a soft opt-out organ donation system; and when legislation will be introduced in this regard [16994/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 April 2018
177. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the status of plans to bring forward a soft opt-out organ donation system; and when legislation will be introduced in this regard [16994/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Government approved the preparation of a General Scheme and Heads of a Human Tissue Bill last year. The proposed legislation will include provisions for a soft opt-out organ donation system.
Work on drafting the General Scheme is progressing and it is proposed to seek Government approval to publish the General Scheme shortly.