Q&A: What is changing for organ donation and disposal?

If passed by the Oireachtas, the legislation will mean that everyone will be considered an organ donor – unless someone registers their non-consent to having their organs donated after their death. File picture: Conor McCabe Photography

What is the Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill?

A. It is legislation which will provide a legislative framework for donation and transplant services; post-mortem procedures; the public display of human remains, and anatomical examination.