Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 738: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given, in the context of the introduction of a new driving licence format, to altering the current organ donation policy from opt in to opt out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32427/12]

Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Question 739: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given, in the context of the introduction of a new driving licence format, to altering the current organ donation policy from opt in to opt out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32431/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 738 and 739 together.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is responsible for the introduction of the new format driving licence, and there has been some discussion between my Department, members of the medical profession and representatives of the RSA, about issues related to organ donation. There is general agreement about the importance of encouraging organ donation.

I understand that the RSA is currently considering how best to accommodate the issue of organ donation and is examining the appropriate format for the driver licence application form and for locating an organ donor symbol on the licence itself.