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‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kidney Donors. Kidneys offered for transplant
Summary
Kidney donations fluctuated from 60 in 1979 to 45 in 1980 and 54 in 1981; 19 were donated in the first quarter of 1982, suggesting an increase for the year.
asked the Minister for Health if there has been a reduction in the number of kidneys being offered by donors for transplant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
The number of kidneys offered by donors for transplant has fluctuated over the past few years from 60 in 1979, to 45 in 1980 and 54 in 1981. I understand that in the first three months of 1982 there were 19 kidneys donated.
The continuation of this trend for the remainder of the year should result in a sizeable increase in the number of kidneys offered for transplants.