Martin welcomes publication of Lindsay report

Health Minister Micheal Martin has welcomed the publication of the Lindsay Tribunal’s final report.

The inquiry was established to investigate the infection of Irish haemophiliacs with HIV and Hepatitis C through contaminated blood products provided by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.

Mr Martin said today that the Government will support the implementation of the report’s recommendations.

He also revealed that he plans to meet with the Irish Haemophilia Society to discuss the 577-page document.