The programme for Government includes a commitment to include family consent and an opt out register for organ donations to be enacted before the end of this year. As the Tánaiste is aware, this important legislation will greatly increase the availability of life-saving organs for transplantation. It is extraordinary that there is no mention of it in the programme. I ask the Tánaiste to recommit to making that happen this year. When will we see the heads of a Bill and when can we expect the Bill to be presented to the House?

I will ask the Minister to communicate directly with the Deputy in regard to that issue. I agree it is important and we would all like to see it progressed.