Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 152: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will extend the organ retention inquiry's remit to include all ages and stillborn children in view of concerns from Parents for Justice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35481/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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On 3 May 2005, the Government decided to appoint Dr. Deirdre Madden, BL, to prepare a report on key issues relating to post mortem practice and procedures and to present her report to me by 21 December 2005. Dr. Madden's terms of reference reflect the practicability of her completing her report by that date.

Under her terms of reference, Dr. Madden's report will deal with children under 12 years who were born alive. However, it is envisaged that some of her findings will have general application. While I will not prejudge the content or the outcome of her report I understand Dr. Madden will meet her deadline and I intend that, subject to legal advice, her report will be made public.