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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:
Status Yellow High Temperature Warning Comes Into Effect For Kildare Today
The warning comes into effect at 12pm
Bill Passed For Women Who Suffer Early Miscarriages To Receive Paid Leave
A bill brought forward by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke has been approved by Cabinet.
Kildare Project Included In €7.6m Funding For Creative Initiatives
The funding will support eleven creative, cultural and artistic projects
Government Considering Generational Smoking Ban
The consideration was confirmed by health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in response to a parliamentary question from Kildare South Labour TD, Mark Wall
Closure On Section Of M6 Due To Fire On Lands Adjacent To Carriageway
There are strong winds in the area, and motorists are advised to find alternative routes
Phased Social Media Age Restriction Being Proposed By European Commission In September
The proposal aims to limit children's access to social media platforms
Boyfriend Of Murdered American Jamey Carney Detained In Jordan
Ahmad al-Saqar is a person of interest to the garda investigation into the murder of Ms Carney.
Intel To Invest €5BN In Leixlip Campus
This project is expected to engage specialised tradespeople across construction and equipment installations
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