Figures released by the Health Service Executive (HSE) suggest that people are opting out of the scheme at a rate of almost 155 every hour since the law came into force on June 17th

John Paul Lehane, a parts adviser at Newmarket Motors, had been struggling with type 1 diabetes since he was a child and needed dialysis. 

I feel a tightness in my chest when writing about this subject because my brother’s life was saved and greatly enhanced by a kidney transplant. 

From Tuesday, it will be assumed that a person wants to donate their organs when they die unless they have objected to the process while they were still alive.

Despite the new legislation, family members will always be consulted before any action is taken and if they do not agree, then the donation will not proceed.

The 28-year-old from Galway died a week after losing to Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast.

Three close friends, who have all benefited from organ donation, are organising ‘The Gift of Life Ball’ in memory of their inspirational pal, Isabel Terry, writes CHRIS DUNNE

The Human Tissue Bill will bring in a system of 'deemed' or presumed consent to organ donation after a person dies

CHRIS DUNNE recalls the courage, strength and determination of Cork woman and organ donation advocate, Isabel Terry, who died too young, this year

The new legislation is named in honour of six-year-old Dáithí Mac Gabhann.

The young Belfast boy is awaiting a heart transplant.

The six-year-old Belfast boy travelled to Westminster to watch as the regulations were approved in the Commons

The regulations cannot progress at the North's Assembly due to the political impasse at Stormont

The case of six-year-old Daithi MacGabhann, who is waiting a heart transplant, has become the focus of the political debate on the Stormont impasse.

The figure includes includes kidney transplants from 33 living donors.

Teen Jack Ellis is raising awareness about carrying a donor card - one day soon he may need a new kidney, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

At the age of 29, Cork woman Sally Nagle has undergone not just one, but two life-saving kidney transplants, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Clinical Lead for Organ Donation, DR CATHERINE MOTHERWAY is asking people to share their views and wishes on organ donation with family and friends over Christmas and New Year

Cork mum Mary Ryan donated one of her kidneys to her eldest son Eamon when he was 25, allowing him to return to full health. CHRIS DUNNE talks to the pair about the importance of organ donation

After a kidney transplant eight years ago transformed her life, Sheena McDonagh tells CHRIS DUNNE why she is taking part in the annual ‘Run For A Life’ event

When Aisling O’Connor, from West Cork, died in a tragic kayaking accident, four people benefited from her organs, sparking a debate about the importance of organ donation, writes DEIRDRE O’SHAUGHNESSY

Four successful organ transplants have been carried out following the death of Aisling O’Connor, who died following a kayak incident on the river Caragh in Kerry, at the weekend.

Corkman Mick O’Shea has a heart donor to thank for saving his life. He tells CHRIS DUNNE about falling ill, and the road to recovery

Two years ago, when Chris Dunne met Isabel Terry, life was slipping her by.

When a mum of three from West Cork needed a kidney transplant, her best friend stepped in to offer her one. A year on, the duo have completed a triathlon and are looking forward to a bright future, reveals CHRIS DUNNE

To mark Organ Donor Awareness Week, CHRIS DUNNE talks to a Cork man who benefited from a new kidney, courtesy of his younger sister