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Fine Gael party 'Think in' event
Varadkar calls for change to blood donation rules for gay men
It has been reported that the supply of some blood types dropped so low there were fears of widespread cancellation of medical procedures

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Lifetime ban lifted on gay men donating blood
Lifetime ban lifted on gay men donating blood

A controversial lifetime ban on gay men donating blood in Northern Ireland has been lifted.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

Lifetime ban on gay men in Northern Ireland donating blood set to end
Lifetime ban on gay men in Northern Ireland donating blood set to end

Northern Ireland's controversial lifetime ban on gay men donating blood is to end.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Lift ban on gay blood donors
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin: Lift ban on gay blood donors

The ban on gay men giving blood should be lifted, Equality Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has said.

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