Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
535. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Health the status of promised legislation in relation to the introduction of an opt-out system for transplant patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27305/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Programme for Government includes a commitment to "Enact the Human Tissue Bill".
The drafting of the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill is a priority for the Government. The proposed legislation will include provisions for a soft-opt out system of consent for deceased organ donation and an opt-out register.?
My Department is progressing work on the drafting of the Bill in collaboration with the Office of Parliamentary Council with a view to ensuring that Government approval is secured to publish the Bill as soon as possible in 2021.
