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Understanding Organ Donation in Ireland
Learn about organ donation, donor cards, transplantation, family conversations and the life-saving impact of donation in Ireland.
Get a Donor Card
The Organ Donor Card is a visual representation of your decision to give the ‘Gift Of Life’ in the event of your death.
Organ Donation FAQs
Find clear answers to your questions about organ donation in our easy-to-search FAQ.
Resource Library
Browse articles, guides and information on kidney health, transplantation, organ donation and patient support.
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Transplant Waiting Pool
The transplant waiting pool is the national list of patients approved for a kidney transplant. When a deceased donor kidney becomes available, the waiting pool is used to identify the most suitable matching recipient.
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Living Donor Transplantation
Living donation is when a healthy person voluntarily donates one of their kidneys to someone with kidney disease. The donor is usually a close family member, partner, or friend with a strong personal relationship.
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Deceased Donation
Deceased donation occurs when a person who has died becomes an organ donor. Their family agrees to donate organs, helping save or transform the lives of patients awaiting transplantation.