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Irish Blood Transfusion Annual Report 2021
Blood donation was one of the worst affected sectors during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service's annual report for 2021, reveals severe shortages led to it importing blood from Britain twice last year to keep up.
Despite there being a slight increase this year, chief executive officer of the service, Orla O’Brien, says even more is needed.
She describes why regular blood donation is so important:
New TII Report Confirms Congestion Is The Main Factor Influencing Risk Of Collisions On M7/M9 Merge
The report follows a parliamentary question raised by Labour TD for Kildare South TD, Mark Wall
Concerned Response From Parents Regarding The Hot School Meal Scheme
According to survey half of the food is thrown away.
Kerry's Jessie Buckley Makes History At Last Nights Academy Awards In LA
She's become the first Irish woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars
Man Seriously Injured In Overnight Assault In Naas
The incident occurred shortly after 2.45am on North Main Street
Kildare Drugs Arrest
Court Appearance: Joint Operation –
22 People Arrested For Driving Under The Influence Since Yesterday
Gardaí are increasing their presence on roads over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend.
Health Minister Meeting With Kill-Based Contractors BAM, Amidst Concerns Of Further Delays To New Children's Hospital
DCU Public Procurement Expert Paul Davis says both sides have questions to answer over how the project has been delayed for so long, and suffered spiralling costs
Celbridge Facing 300+ Year Wait For New Homes Based On Current Building Rates
Housing analysis puts Celbridge among the areas facing the longest wait for new homes for first time buyers.
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