Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 March 2014

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Questions (570)

Seán Kyne

Question:

570. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Health if the Irish Blood Transfusion Board has a specific policy outlining the steps to be taken on receipt of information from a third party regarding the donation of blood by another person; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12089/14]

Written answers

Minister for Health

I have been informed by the Irish Blood Transfusion Service that it has a comprehensive policy relating to donor acceptance criteria where third party information is received. Details of this policy are available from the Irish Blood Transfusion Service.