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Public Consultation on Organ Donation
As part of the preparation of the Human Tissue Bill, the Dept. of Health & Children undertook a separate consultation process on the issue of the type of consent to be provided for organ donation.
Organ Transplant Statistics 2008
There are currently over 600 people in Ireland awaiting life saving transplant operations. The number of deceased donors in 2008 was 81, down by 7 on 2007.
Worldwide Organ Donation Statistics
The following analysis of Organ Donation and Transplantation Statistics are derived exclusively from the O.N.T. Transplant Newsletter 2008 Volume 13, number one. Each country has been ranked per million of population for comparison purposes.
Informed consent
The Irish Kidney Association wish to clarify and explain its stance that informed consent should remain as the position for Irish organ donation with modifications and investment in donor coordinators.
Irish Athletes Success at Transplant Games
Irish Athletes returning from the World Transplant Games in Australia received a huge welcome at Dublin Airport following their great success at the games, winning a total of 22 medals.
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