The Minister for Health, Mr Martin, yesterday welcomed the decision of the Parents for Justice group to participate in the inquiry into the organ donation scandal.
The Minister said he had been trying for some time to set up a mechanism of inquiry that would be sensitive to the issues.
"It has caused a lot of trauma for parents across the country, and I think it is important we put in place the proper mechanism to make sure that we have proper protocols and guidelines in place for organ retention in the future," the Minister said. ail parliamentary party meeting.
He said he would be introducing new legislation to govern this area.