Almost 60,000 add their names to opt-out register for organ donation

In 2025, 68 deceased people donated organs and 29 living donors were involved. The 202 transplants included 33 livers, nine hearts, and 15 lungs and the majority were kidneys.

An average of nearly 300 people a day have added their names to the opt-out register for organ donation since legislation was introduced six months ago that makes every adult a donor unless they expressly withdraw their consent.

A total of 58,482 had opted out of the scheme by December 31, the HSE has revealed, equating to more than 2,000 people every week since the law was effected on June 17.