West Belfast family ‘over the moon’ at Health Minister’s commitment to progressing soft opt out organ donation in NI

Northern Ireland appears to be heading closer an organ donation opt out programme, after the latest announcement by Health Minister Robin Swann. Mr Swann yesterday confirmed his commitment to progressing the issue of soft opt-out here. This plan would include the creation of a strong relationship with the Republic so patients would not be forced to rely solely on UK organ availability. Yesterday Mr Swann’s announcement was warmly welcomed by West Belfast dad Máirtín Mac Gabhann whose son Dáithí, three, was born with a congenital heart defect. Full Story Here