Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 February 2010
76 Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Health and Children her policy regarding staff who donate blood during normal working hours; if staff are required to clock out when giving blood; the measures that are in place to encourage staff to donate blood; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8517/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) arranges dedicated time slots during normal working hours intermittently throughout the year for staff of my Department to give blood donations. All staff are made aware of arrangements by Office Notice and are encouraged to donate blood. In addition when blood stocks are low or when there is a shortage of a particular blood type staff are advised and encouraged to attend the IBTS clinics. Staff on flexi-time are awarded any working time lost while donating blood.
