Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

I can assure the Deputy that the matter has not gone from our agenda, which is the most important one in the House. The Department is currently preparing regulations to be introduced. That is being done under the auspices of the Department of Health and Children. In addition, the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran, is examining other legislative options that may have to be introduced.

The heads of the human tissue Bill have been circulated to Departments for their consideration. I will obtain an update for the Deputy as to when the Minister expects to bring it to Government.

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