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James Nesbitt pays tribute to Dáithí Mac Gabhann at Victory Dance for new organ donation law

Hundreds gathered in Belfast on Friday night to celebrate the passing of a new organ donation law - Dáithí's Law.

Inspired by Ballymurphy child Dáithí Mac Gabhann, who needs a heart transplant, the opt-out system, which already operates in the rest of the UK, will mean adults in Northern Ireland would be presumed to be donors, unless they took a decision to opt out.

In a room full of pink hearts and a lot of hope, crowds cheered for young Dáithí, 6, who appeared dressed to perfection in a three-piece suit.

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