More hep C donors to sue as IBTS apologises

THE number of donors suing the blood board for delays in telling them they had hepatitis C is set to rise following the Irish Blood Transfusion Service’s (IBTS) public apology yesterday.

At least three people who tested positive for hep C - but who were not informed for periods ranging from one to 14 months - have already begun legal action.

Transfusion Positive, a support group for people who contracted hep C through blood or blood product transfusion, said more of its members were considering suing the IBTS.