‘Emotional day’ as Stormont leaders back opt-out organ donation for NI

The father of a four-year-old boy who needs a new heart has hailed an “emotional day” after Stormont leaders agreed to progress a long-awaited law on opt-out organ donation in Northern Ireland. It was announced the legislation had been given approval to proceed by the Executive on Thursday by way of urgent procedure to the Northern Ireland Assembly. The Bill would mean people automatically become donors unless they specifically say otherwise. Health Minister Robin Swann said be believes the move could change 180 lives a year. Northern Ireland remains the last part of the UK without a soft opt-out system. Full Story Here