Baby organs could not be sent abroad without consent under new law

Roisin Shortall TD: 'We are all hoping that this legislation will result in a very significant increase in the number of transplants.'

The sending of babies' remains for incineration abroad without a family’s consent “could not happen again” under new legislation, the Oireachtas Health Committee heard on Wednesday.

The Human Tissue (Transplantation, Post-Mortem, Anatomical Examination and Public Display) Bill 2022 was under discussion at the committee with health minister Stephen Donnelly and his officials.