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Parliamentary Question addressed to the Minister for Health

22nd May 2013 - Olivia Mitchell TD

To ask the Minister for Health in view of the recent breakthrough in stem cell research, when legislation can be expected governing stem cells, in view of the fact that the current lack of legislation may put patients at unnecessary risk and expense, deters investment and expertise and causes confusion among the public about stem cells; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Reply
 
Minister for Health (Dr. James Reilly):
 

I wish to inform the Deputy that I am currently considering a full spectrum of policy options on Assisted Human Reproduction and related matters based on work undertaken by my Department, including stem cell research. I will make my decision on these matters in due course.