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By *og-Man OP   Man
49 weeks ago

somewhere

A Bill which means everyone automatically becomes an organ donor unless they opt out will pass through the Oireachtas today.

Whats your opinion

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By *affa31Woman
49 weeks ago

Galway

A great move. People can still opt out but so many people intend on opting in and never do.

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By *og-Man OP   Man
49 weeks ago

somewhere

In my case once I'm brain dead they can harvest anything they want from me if it helps someone else but thats my choice and I've carried cards since I was an adult

As a parent losing a child must be the most painful thing ever....and a difficult subject to raise if you're a doctor

I'd imagine there's a consolation in knowing your child has helped others

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By *astelloWoman
49 weeks ago

Far far away

Completely agree. As my best friend life has been so impacted by waiting for a kidney transplant for the past few years. The absolute torture and impact of the dialysis on her home, work, family and personal life. If my organs were any use to someone after my death.. Id say work away... Im yours....

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By *aseylee324Couple
49 weeks ago

Valley of Squinting Windows


"A great move. People can still opt out but so many people intend on opting in and never do. "

Same as

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By *outhDublinMan86Man
49 weeks ago

shankill

Great move.

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By *ilderMan
49 weeks ago

dublin

Great, it means I can stop carrying around my donor card

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

I think it's a great move.

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By *oodOmensfor2Couple
49 weeks ago

Ennis

I think it's a great idea. Like others have said already, many want to opt in but for whatever reason never get around to it.

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By *aid backMan
49 weeks ago

by a lake with my rod out

It's about time. So many people die on organ waiting lists

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
49 weeks ago

The West


"A great move. People can still opt out but so many people intend on opting in and never do. "

I fall into this category, I'm not a card carrier, but when I'm dusted they can take whatever is worth taking!

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By *otownkid1967Man
49 weeks ago

Portlaoise

I think it would be a great idea.

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By *panishRebelMan
49 weeks ago

Alicante Spain, and Cork City Ireland

Does this bill make a distinction between those under 16 and over 16…?

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By *ilthyNightsCouple
49 weeks ago

East / North, Cork

About time!

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By *ofusplusCouple
49 weeks ago

Limerick


"A great move. People can still opt out but so many people intend on opting in and never do.

I fall into this category, I'm not a card carrier, but when I'm dusted they can take whatever is worth taking!"

They then need to get consent from your next of kin hours after they have lost their loved one, they're probably not thinking straight and could well say no.

This move means they don't need to put families through all of that

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By *og-Man OP   Man
49 weeks ago

somewhere


"Does this bill make a distinction between those under 16 and over 16…?

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It assumes automatic consent so families have to explain why they want to opt out rather than opt in

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By *ogladyWoman
49 weeks ago

The bog

I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him..

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By *rBandMrsGCouple
49 weeks ago

Kilkenny

It's about time this bill is happening, should have happened years ago!

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By *og-Man OP   Man
49 weeks ago

somewhere


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

You told me that before...its a lovely way of looking at his second life

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By *exyScientistsCouple
49 weeks ago

Castlebar

Excellent news...

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By *adger BrocMan
49 weeks ago

Co. Cork

No problem with this.

I offered to be a live kidney donor for a friend but wasn't a match. He received a kidney from a deceased donor and now lives a very full life and is extremely grateful to his donor and their family for giving him the ultimate gift.

My organs will probably worn out by the time I get to pass them on.....I hope.

(BTW I currently have a dodgy gallbladder which I would gladly give away but I happily realise it's only a minor inconvenience compared to someone waiting on a transplant).

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By *ossie2000Man
49 weeks ago

ask

Think it’s great news

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By *s LollyWoman
49 weeks ago

The pub then supermacs ...


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

That's amazing Lindy

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By *rinibooWoman
49 weeks ago

clare

My husband was the recipient of double lungs and a heart in 2000 and a single lung a few years later . I know many that have died waiting on transplants . I think this is one of the best things the government have done .

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By *rinibooWoman
49 weeks ago

clare


"No problem with this.

I offered to be a live kidney donor for a friend but wasn't a match. He received a kidney from a deceased donor and now lives a very full life and is extremely grateful to his donor and their family for giving him the ultimate gift.

My organs will probably worn out by the time I get to pass them on.....I hope.

(BTW I currently have a dodgy gallbladder which I would gladly give away but I happily realise it's only a minor inconvenience compared to someone waiting on a transplant). "

Get the dodgy gallbladder out . You won’t know your self got it done 2 years ago .

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By *rish_GuyMan
49 weeks ago

Foxford


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him..

That's amazing Lindy"

Isn't it just. Good on you Lindy.

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By *rish_GuyMan
49 weeks ago

Foxford

It's more than likely the best thing that this Government will do & about time aswell. I personally don't actually have an donor card. I do have it on my licence. If something was to happen to me. Hopefully I'll be able to help someone, when my time is up.

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By *rish_GuyMan
49 weeks ago

Foxford


"No problem with this.

I offered to be a live kidney donor for a friend but wasn't a match. He received a kidney from a deceased donor and now lives a very full life and is extremely grateful to his donor and their family for giving him the ultimate gift.

My organs will probably worn out by the time I get to pass them on.....I hope.

(BTW I currently have a dodgy gallbladder which I would gladly give away but I happily realise it's only a minor inconvenience compared to someone waiting on a transplant).

Get the dodgy gallbladder out . You won’t know your self got it done 2 years ago . "

"Yank it out & tell it to Feckoff"

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
49 weeks ago

Portstewart

Not everyone is suitable for them to donate there organs upon death so this is a great idea in principle but not very practical unfortunately

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By *hickthighscheekysmileWoman
49 weeks ago

Galway, Limerick, Athlone


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

That is so special lindy x amazing thing to do

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By *eijaWoman
49 weeks ago

City Centre

Love that this has finally happened. I have always carried an organ donor card ...isn't it amazing when someone can give another person a second chance at life!

B x

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By *outhDublinMan86Man
49 weeks ago

shankill


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

This is an amazing thing to read. It’s cheered me up.

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By *igertigerCouple (MM)
49 weeks ago

Dublin

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By *eard and BoobsCouple
49 weeks ago

Portstewart

Due to medications that boobs takes for her MS she isn't allowed to donate her organs, those who have had chemo are not allowed to donate and for types of co controlled m3ds are not allowed to donate either but we certainly show gratitude to those and there family members who wish to do so it's just unfortunate that there are those who cant

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By *hiteKniteMan
49 weeks ago

Nearby

My organ is available to anyone that wants to make use of it

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By *lamingo57Woman
49 weeks ago

Carrick


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

This is very beautiful. Well done for making what I can only imagine to be a very difficult decision 3

I'm all for it. If I'm brain dead, take anything useful and donate the rest to science.

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By *adger BrocMan
49 weeks ago

Co. Cork


"No problem with this.

I offered to be a live kidney donor for a friend but wasn't a match. He received a kidney from a deceased donor and now lives a very full life and is extremely grateful to his donor and their family for giving him the ultimate gift.

My organs will probably worn out by the time I get to pass them on.....I hope.

(BTW I currently have a dodgy gallbladder which I would gladly give away but I happily realise it's only a minor inconvenience compared to someone waiting on a transplant).

Get the dodgy gallbladder out . You won’t know your self got it done 2 years ago . "

Hope to have the surgery soon

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By *otownkid1967Man
49 weeks ago

Portlaoise


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

Wow, that is amazing.

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By *ind PaddyMan
49 weeks ago

South County Dublin


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

That was very kind of you. I hope the legislation gets passed. First positive thing this Government will have done.

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By *ollypop9Woman
49 weeks ago

wouldn't you like to know


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

Fair play.

My parents and I had the same thoughts when my brother passed years ago.

He was actually waiting on a heart transplant at the time and only in his late teens.

His other organs helped many.

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By *etergemmaCouple
49 weeks ago

South Dublin Area

Its a brilliant idea.

I do however expect some sort of Catholic Church nonsense to object to it for whatever reason.

Cunts

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By *adger BrocMan
49 weeks ago

Co. Cork


"Its a brilliant idea.

I do however expect some sort of Catholic Church nonsense to object to it for whatever reason.

Cunts"

I am probably the last person to be an apologist for the Catholic Church, or any religious body for that matter, but the Catechism of the Catholic Church states that, 'Organ donation after death is a noble and meritorious act and is to be encouraged as an expression of generous solidarity'

Just saying.

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By *raladsCouple
49 weeks ago

athlone westmeath

Great job

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By *udding RoseWoman
49 weeks ago

Somewhere out there

I think it's fantastic, bring it on I say!!! It's going to be a great law, it's a necessity with so many people needing organ donors!! I carry a donor card at the moment but with it being done automatically, it's waaay better!!!

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By *udding RoseWoman
49 weeks ago

Somewhere out there


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him..

That was very kind of you. I hope the legislation gets passed. First positive thing this Government will have done."

Of course it will get passed, it's a great thing!!

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By *ford dudeMan
49 weeks ago

County

Absolutely the way to go. I remember the old paper driving licence had a box on the back you could tick for it. Fully in favor. If I go I won't be needing them and if it can help someone else then why not!

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

Brilliant idea, I just find myself thinking “how did anyone in this government get it right for once”

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By *ildarekinkstersCouple
49 weeks ago

kinkytown

It's a great idea and I see no issues with it. Not like I'll need the organs after I die anyway

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago


"Does this bill make a distinction between those under 16 and over 16…?

It assumes automatic consent so families have to explain why they want to opt out rather than opt in "

Great move however if someone if someone wants to opt out of remove their child from that list there should be absolutely no explaining what so ever. It should be ..remove me or child from the list and simple as that.

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By *ombikerMan
49 weeks ago

the right side of the river


"A Bill which means everyone automatically becomes an organ donor unless they opt out will pass through the Oireachtas today.

Whats your opinion

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I have seen nothing about the process to opt out? So will it be compulsory by default

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By *eralt80Man
49 weeks ago

cork

When they brought in the new card type driving licence a few years ago, I thought you had to opt out of organ donation too, or am I wrong

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By *sBossWoman
49 weeks ago

Cork


"I donated my son's organs and to be honest it has help me cause the way I see it now his heart is Still beating and lungs are Still breathing his just on a new adventure..also the knowledge that he gave four people a second chance of life makes me so proud of him.."

Amazing to be able to do this in your grief,beautiful to know people live because of him,sorry for your loss x

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By (user no longer on site)
49 weeks ago

I'd say my organs are past their best at this age and after all the years of abuse I've given them

So I've donated my whole body for research. My other half did this too when he died

Definitely in favour of opt out instead of opt in

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By *og-Man OP   Man
48 weeks ago

somewhere


"I'd say my organs are past their best at this age and after all the years of abuse I've given them

So I've donated my whole body for research. My other half did this too when he died

Definitely in favour of opt out instead of opt in"

May I ask what happened to his body when he died

Did you have a funeral or a service for him without an actual body present

Does the researchers let you know when they are finished with the body

Do you get him back

Apologies for the questions but I don't know about this or how it works

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By *mmmm300Woman
48 weeks ago

cork


"A Bill which means everyone automatically becomes an organ donor unless they opt out will pass through the Oireachtas today.

A great idea, saving of lives

Whats your opinion

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By *ollypop9Woman
48 weeks ago

wouldn't you like to know

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By *ollypop9Woman
48 weeks ago

wouldn't you like to know


"I'd say my organs are past their best at this age and after all the years of abuse I've given them

So I've donated my whole body for research. My other half did this too when he died

Definitely in favour of opt out instead of opt in

May I ask what happened to his body when he died

Did you have a funeral or a service for him without an actual body present

Does the researchers let you know when they are finished with the body

Do you get him back

Apologies for the questions but I don't know about this or how it works "

I knew someone who done this and there was a service without a coffin. Then, I think it was about a year later, the family got the body back and they held a funeral ceremony.

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