Over 2,000 New Blood Donors Have Come Forward In The Aftermath Of Storm Emma

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service made a nationwide appeal as stocks reached critical levels

In the two weeks leading up to the St. Patrick's weekend, over 6,600 successful donations were made.

Supplies have now stabilised meaning hospital demand is being met.

Paul McKinney, Operations Director with the Irish Blood Transfusion Service, says the new donors were badly needed:

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