Ivor Callely
Ceist:146 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Health the progress on the establishment of a donor bank for heart valves; when the bank will be in operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Donor Bank for Heart Valves.
A donor bank for heart valves has been established at the headquarters of the Blood Transfusion Service Board since July 1993. This is a joint venture between the Blood Transfusion Service Board and the National Cardiac Surgical Centre and is working successfully.