Poll: Are you planning to donate your organs?

Currently there are more than 4,000 people in Ireland with failed kidneys.

THE MURPHY FAMILY have experienced kidney difficulties across three generations that have required seven transplants.

They appeared on The Late Late Show last night to encourage people to make sure they’re eligible for organ donation.

Of the donations received by the Waterford family – five have come from deceased organ donors.

So today we’re asking, Are you planning to donate your organs?

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No (1012)

I don't know (718)

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