Ban on gay men donating blood to be lifted

Ireland is lifting the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood.

Ban on gay men donating blood to be lifted

The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) have welcomed the decision by Minister for Health, Simon Harris to remove the permanent ban on blood donation by gay men.

“We welcome the decision by Minister Harris to remove the permanent ban on blood donations by gay men.

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