Martin urged to drop appeal against hepC ruling

HEALTH Minister Micheál Martin has been urged to withdraw a Government appeal against a High Court judgment which could allow hepatitis C victims secure more compensation.

Martin urged to drop appeal against hepC ruling

The Government has formally lodged an appeal in the Supreme Court in relation to compensation cases for people infected with hepatitis C through contaminated blood and blood products.

The original ruling meant as many as 800 people who received contaminated blood products would be able to seek additional damages in the courts.

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