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.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Kidney Donors.
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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.