‘Dáithí’s Law’ comes into effect in NI

As of 1 June, all adults in Northern Ireland will now be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.

The Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) legislation, known as ‘Dáithí’s Law’ in honour of six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann, changes the way consent is granted and follows similar law changes in Wales, England and Scotland. Read More