Donal O’Flynn’s kidney transplant four years ago gave the 77-year-old a “new lease of life”, following nine years travelling to Cork University Hospital (CUH) from his home in Ovens, Co Cork, for dialysis. “Just carrying the card doesn’t automatically imply that somebody will become an organ donor.”Legislation in Ireland for organ donation has long been considered. 'I am so blessed,' says organ transplant recipient Leslie Solo. Picture: Denis MinihaneLeslie Solo, a 56-year-old nurse at St Finbarr’s Hospital, had her kidney transplant in 2020. Known as an SPK (simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant), this can only be done under certain circumstances to maintain the kidney’s health.

Source: Irish Examiner April 28, 2022 05:58 UTC