All the updated news related to Organ donation

All the news related to Organ donation updated in real time

Found 30

forOrgan donation

Order by:

Covid-19 impact on organ transplant rates revealed as Donor Awareness Week is launched

National News

Fall in organ transplant rates revealed as Donor Awareness Week is launched

There are around 600 people on waiting lists for organ transplants including heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas at any one time, as the number of transplants reduce due to challenges presented by Covid-19. This fall has been seen over the past ...

19 Apr 2022 at 16:43

Derry News

"Historic day as Organ Donation Bill passes through Assembly"

A major reform of organ donation legislation in Northern Ireland has passed its final hurdle at Stormont on Tuesday (February 8). The legislation will mean all adults in Northern Ireland become potential organ donors, unless they specifically opt ...

09 Feb 2022 at 16:04

Derry News

Derry son donates kidney and gives his father the gift of life

Derry man, Gerald Harkin, donated a kidney to his father three weeks ago, giving his father, Neil Kevin Harkin, the gift of life and preventing dialysis for the rest of his life. In 2006, Gerald's dad, Kevin, started to have kidney problems. His ...

01 Feb 2022 at 19:02

Derry News

"One of the greatest gifts that any of us could give is the gift of life"

Ahead of Organ Donation Discussion Day, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, has encouraged the public to think about their own wishes and share them with family and friends. The annual event, which takes ...

10 Dec 2021 at 15:28

County Derry Post

'Wee warrior' Cathán receives 'the gift of life'

Six year-old Cathán Owens is just like any other young boy his age. He loves Iron Man, playing for and supporting his local club Watty Grahams GAC Glen, and meeting up with his friends. However, the last year has been extremely tough for ...

03 Dec 2021 at 18:35

Derry News

Derry father living with incurable cancer shares story of hope after winning gold at Transplant Games

In 2018, Richie Sheerin's world fell apart after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma at just 35 years old. The Derry man, who has always been a fan of cycling and sports, had been taking part in pre-training with his local GAA club, ...

12 May 2023 at 18:03

Northern Ireland

Daithi, six, ribs Sunak over Ireland’s rugby win as he receives special award

A six-year-old boy awaiting a heart transplant ribbed Rishi Sunak about Ireland’s rugby win over England as the Prime Minister presented him with a special award to recognise his “outstanding” contribution to his community. Daithi ...

12 Apr 2023 at 11:11

Northern Ireland

Father tells of pride after kidney donation led to transplants for three people

A father who donated his kidney to a stranger, sparking a chain reaction which led to a total of three transplants, has shared his story to raise awareness about altruistic donation. Paul McVeigh, 41, donated a kidney in early ...

26 Jan 2024 at 15:18

Northern Ireland

Stormont leaders told they could implement Daithi’s Law in one Assembly sitting

Stormont party leaders have been told that the return of the Assembly is the “quickest, most straightforward” path to passing a stalled organ donation law. Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris told politicians in a ...

09 Feb 2023 at 18:44

Northern Ireland

MPs back Daithi’s Law on organ donation

MPs have backed a new organ donation law for Northern Ireland, known as “Daithi’s Law”. MPs supported the change to the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill as it passed through its Commons stages. The Bill received ...

22 Feb 2023 at 16:37

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland family travel to Westminster as MPs set to back Daithi’s Law

The father of a Belfast boy who is waiting for a new heart has said it is an “emotional day” as MPs are set to back a new organ donation law for Northern Ireland. The family of six-year-old Daithi MacGabhann have ...

22 Feb 2023 at 14:00

Northern Ireland

Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster

The Government has moved to pass a stalled organ donation law for Northern Ireland at Westminster. The political impasse at Stormont means local Assembly members have been unable to convene to pass the ...

20 Feb 2023 at 09:59

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.