23/10/2013
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Consultation Finds Support For Opt-Out Organ Donation System
82.42% of people support an opt-out system for organ donation, according to a Stormont assembly member.
Under the current system those willing to donate organs must sign the donation register, but a consultation on changing to an opt-out system found overwhelming support for a review of the system.
Under the opt-out system agreement for organ donation is presumed unless the person has specifically chosen not to donate.
There are also provisions made for the wishes of the family, to safeguard children and young people under 18, for those who do not have the capacity to consent, those who are not normally resident in Northern Ireland and those whose identity is unknown.
It is understood that following the consultation a formal drafting of a proposed Bill will begin.
Man Jailed Over Sectarian Graffiti
A 27-year-old man has been jailed for painting sectarian graffiti on a primary school in Limavady.
Brendan Nicholson, of Dungiven, Co Londonderry, was sentenced to four months in jail after admitting to painting slogans about the IRA, the Queen and Celtic on the building.
Seahorse Sculpture Unvieled
A 26ft tall sculpture of a seahorse has been unveiled in Belfast.
The work of acclaimed sculptor and University of Ulster reader Ralf Sander, the Belfast Seahorse is a stainless steel sculpture on Dargan Road on the north side of Belfast Lough.
The sculpture was four years in the making and was commissioned by Belfast Harbour as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations.
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82.42% of people support an opt-out system for organ donation, according to a Stormont assembly member.
Under the current system those willing to donate organs must sign the donation register, but a consultation on changing to an opt-out system found overwhelming support for a review of the system.
Under the opt-out system agreement for organ donation is presumed unless the person has specifically chosen not to donate.
There are also provisions made for the wishes of the family, to safeguard children and young people under 18, for those who do not have the capacity to consent, those who are not normally resident in Northern Ireland and those whose identity is unknown.
It is understood that following the consultation a formal drafting of a proposed Bill will begin.
Man Jailed Over Sectarian Graffiti
A 27-year-old man has been jailed for painting sectarian graffiti on a primary school in Limavady.
Brendan Nicholson, of Dungiven, Co Londonderry, was sentenced to four months in jail after admitting to painting slogans about the IRA, the Queen and Celtic on the building.
Seahorse Sculpture Unvieled
A 26ft tall sculpture of a seahorse has been unveiled in Belfast.
The work of acclaimed sculptor and University of Ulster reader Ralf Sander, the Belfast Seahorse is a stainless steel sculpture on Dargan Road on the north side of Belfast Lough.
The sculpture was four years in the making and was commissioned by Belfast Harbour as part of its 400th anniversary celebrations.
(MH)
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21 September 2021
Health Minister Welcomes Progress On Organ Donation Bill
The Executive has agreed to the motion for the proposed changes to NI's organ donation rules. Welcome the progress of his Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, Health Minister Robin Swann said: "Today is another positive step forward in what has been a long journey for all involved in the organ donation process.
Health Minister Welcomes Progress On Organ Donation Bill
The Executive has agreed to the motion for the proposed changes to NI's organ donation rules. Welcome the progress of his Organ and Tissue Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, Health Minister Robin Swann said: "Today is another positive step forward in what has been a long journey for all involved in the organ donation process.
05 June 2013
Consultation On Organ Donation Begins
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has called on the public to get engaged in the debate over organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. Ms Dobson's Private Members Bill on the subject, launched yesterday, is currently in its consultation stage. The MLA is asking the public to give its view on whether or not an 'opt-out' system should be introduced.
Consultation On Organ Donation Begins
Ulster Unionist MLA Jo-Anne Dobson has called on the public to get engaged in the debate over organ donation laws in Northern Ireland. Ms Dobson's Private Members Bill on the subject, launched yesterday, is currently in its consultation stage. The MLA is asking the public to give its view on whether or not an 'opt-out' system should be introduced.
02 March 2023
'Dáithí's Law' To Come Into Effect From 01 June
From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.
'Dáithí's Law' To Come Into Effect From 01 June
From 1 June 2023, all adults in Northern Ireland will be considered potential organ donors unless they choose to opt out or are in an excluded group.
19 January 2023
Organ Donation Law Change Delays 'Could Cost Lives'
Delays in implementing changes to Northern Ireland's organ donation laws could cost lives, Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers has warned.
Organ Donation Law Change Delays 'Could Cost Lives'
Delays in implementing changes to Northern Ireland's organ donation laws could cost lives, Ulster Unionist Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers has warned.
30 August 2018
People In North West Urged To Register As Organ Donors
People from the North West are being encouraged to register as Organ Donors and to inform their loved ones of their wishes. Making the call ahead of Organ Donation Week, SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan, said: "The matter of Organ Donation is an extremely important one and one we can all get involved in.
People In North West Urged To Register As Organ Donors
People from the North West are being encouraged to register as Organ Donors and to inform their loved ones of their wishes. Making the call ahead of Organ Donation Week, SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan, said: "The matter of Organ Donation is an extremely important one and one we can all get involved in.
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