Blood board lift ban on bisexual and gay men donating blood
The ban was lifted earlier this week and has been welcomed by members of the LGBT community
The sexual orientation of blood donors is no longer an issue in Ireland.
It comes as the Blood Board this week, lifted the ban on gay and bisexual men giving blood.
Health Minister Simon Harris welcomed the news saying the IBTS provides all the necessary programmes and procedures to protect both donors and recipients of blood.
The new measures mean that gay and bisexual men have to wait one year before being able to donate blood after their last sexual contact.
Speaking to RedFM News Dave Roche from the Cork Gay Project says this measure sends a positive message to the LGBT community in Ireland.
More from Cork
-
Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
-
Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
-
International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
-
UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
-
Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
-
UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries