Government told it must publish Human Tissues Bill before end of Dáil term

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said: “The proposed Bill will ensure that the principles of protection of the bodily integrity of the individual before and after death, and respect for the autonomy of the individual and the rights of the bereaved, are enshrined in legislation.” File photo: Gareth Chaney/ Collins Photos

The Government is being urged to publish the Human Tissue Bill before the end of the Dáil term next month.

The bill was due to have been published at the end of December. The Department of Health says the legislation, which would include a legislative framework around human organs and tissue used in post-mortem examinations, is currently at an advanced stage and will be published “as soon as possible”.