Organ Donation Awareness
19 May - 11 minsMany people will know that since the introduction of Ireland’s soft opt-out system in June 2025 under the Human Tissue Act, people are presumed to have consented to organ donation unless they have registered their opt-out decision.
People may not know however that family agreement remains essential, and organ donation will not proceed without it. This year, Organ Donor Awareness Week is encouraging people across Ireland to share their wishes about organ donation with their families. Colin White, the National Projects Manager from Irish Kidney Association joins Valerie on iRadio's Groupchat