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06/07/2021
New Organ Donation Bill Brought Before The Assembly
A new Organ Donation Bill has begun its journey through the Northern Ireland Assembly as ministers held the 'first reading' of the bill.
Speaking following the introduction of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill Health Minister Robin Swann said that it was "the latest step on the road to saving many lives in Northern Ireland".
He continued: "(The) first reading is just the latest step along what has already been a long road for those who have campaigned so diligently to bring this legislation forward. We still have a distance to travel but I am hopeful that public support in favour of an opt-out system for organ donations will be reflected in the Assembly.
"Much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of seeing this legislation passed before the end of this present mandate.
"This will include a second stage debate to take place following the summer recess. Subject to Assembly agreement the Bill would then move to the Health Committee, whose call for evidence may be issued over the summer."
Speaking following the introduction of the Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill Health Minister Robin Swann said that it was "the latest step on the road to saving many lives in Northern Ireland".
He continued: "(The) first reading is just the latest step along what has already been a long road for those who have campaigned so diligently to bring this legislation forward. We still have a distance to travel but I am hopeful that public support in favour of an opt-out system for organ donations will be reflected in the Assembly.
"Much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of seeing this legislation passed before the end of this present mandate.
"This will include a second stage debate to take place following the summer recess. Subject to Assembly agreement the Bill would then move to the Health Committee, whose call for evidence may be issued over the summer."
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