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# silent teachers

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There's been an increase in the number of people donating their bodies to medical science in Ireland

In total, 397 people have donated their bodies between 2012-2015.

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Aug 26th 2016, 6:03 AM

Over 300 people donated their bodies to medical science from 2012 - 2014

There are five medical schools who take donations in Ireland.

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Apr 6th 2015, 8:00 AM