Harney disturbed at blood donation sales

Minister for Health Mary Harney tonight said she was “disturbed” at revelations donated blood had been sold to 23 drugs firms over a 19-year-period.

Fri, 03 Dec, 2004 - 19:41

Minister for Health Mary Harney tonight said she was “disturbed” at revelations donated blood had been sold to 23 drugs firms over a 19-year-period.

A 52-page report on the practice has been compiled by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service after media enquiries and was sent to the Department of Health today.

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