The Human Tissue Act 2024 is aimed at increasing organ donation rates by assuming adults living in Ireland for at least a year consent to it. Up until then, people who wished to donate their organs after their death had to either carry a signed organ donation card, consent on their driving licence, or through the organ donation app. The HSE said it doesn't have figures on baby organ donations because they are so few and could identify the child involved. Picture: Larry Cummins“Right now, my goal is to tell Alice’s story and to create awareness for organ donation and to find ways to help people. “It is still really important for you to let others know your wishes in relation to organ donation, in the event of your untimely death.”

Source: Irish Examiner February 02, 2026 00:50 UTC