The HSE has confirmed that 202 organ transplants have been carried out in Ireland so far in 2025.
The HSE’s Organ Donation Transplant Ireland Office (ODTI) said these procedures were made possible through 68 deceased donors and 29 living donors, along with the support of their families, reports Breaking News.
Across the country’s three national transplant centres, a total of 136 kidney transplants were performed, along with seven heart, 16 lung, 28 liver and five pancreas transplants.
This overall figure includes kidney transplants provided by 29 living donors, reports Breaking News.
The HSE noted that the average age of organ donors in Ireland is in their 40s, which is significantly younger than in countries with higher rates of organ donation and transplantation.
It added that people can still become organ donors well into their 60s and even their 70s, reports Breaking News.
Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said: “This year marked a significant moment for our organ donation and transplantation services with the introduction of a soft opt-out system. I thank all donors and their families for their enormous act of kindness to transplant recipients, as well as to society. I encourage everyone to have the conversation with family, your discussion and your decision can make a life-changing difference to others. I also want to thank the transplant centres, organ donation nurse managers, ICU staff, Organ Donation Transplant Ireland and all those who work in our services and raise awareness around organ donation. Together we can continue to advance towards ensuring the best outcome and care for the patients waiting for the life-changing gift of an organ transplant,” reports Breaking News.
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