500 people awaiting organs, despite record year of transplants

There are still 500 people waiting for replacement organs, despite 2017 being a record year of transplants for Irish patients, when 327 organs were transplanted last year into 321 patients.

Organ Donor Awareness Week is celebrating 40 years since the first donor cards were issued in Ireland.

In Ireland, 3,500 transplant recipients are enjoying an extended life, but the Irish Kidney Association is urging families to talk to each other about donation.