Organisation: Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board

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IBTS to discuss ending ban on gay men donating blood

There is speculation the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board (IBTS) may recommend lifting the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood when they meet later today.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed with our morning briefing

Good morning. Here’s everything you need to know before you start your day.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

British vCJD case may tighten blood donor rules

ANOTHER case of a possible transmission of the human form of BSE through a blood transfusion in Britain may result in the Irish Blood Transfusion Service Board (IBTS) taking further stringent measures to minimise any infection risk.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Prosecutions unlikely over tainted blood deaths

IT is unlikely that anyone will be prosecuted in connection with the deaths of 79 people who were given contaminated blood products, following the publication of the Lindsay Tribunal report yesterday.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002