08/10/2025

#115 Organ Donation

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing, host Noreen Turley explores Ireland’s new opt-out organ donation system with ICU consultant Dr. Catherine Motherway and Olivia Farrell, whose daughter Lauren became an organ donor. Dr. Motherway explains the new legislation, addresses common misconceptions, and highlights the importance of families having conversations about donation while Olivia shares her moving personal story, showing the comfort, legacy, and life-changing gift of donation. Listeners are encouraged to learn more, talk openly with loved ones, and reflect on the impact of organ donation.

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