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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:
Two People Killed In Separate Overnight Road Crashes
Two people have died in separate road traffic collisions in Counties Meath and Tipperary during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Gardaí Travel to Jordan After Arrest in Jamey Carney Case
Detectives are liaising with local authorities as the investigation into Carney's death in Killarney continues.
“You Don't Use A Sledgehammer To Crack A Walnut": Kildare Solicitor Criticises New Legal Aid Scheme As Work Stoppage Continues In Dublin
The new scheme was introduced on July 1st, and affects cases where criminal defendants require free legal aid.
Nine Critical Infrastructure Projects Designated By Government
Nine projects and programmes are being designated by the Government as critical infrastructure.
Two Arrested Following Interception Of Car Bomb In Monaghan
The Special Detective Unit stopped the vehicle travelling on the N2 south of Carrickmacross on Wednesday afternoon
Nationwide Hosepipe Ban In Place From Today
Uisce Éireann has extended its Water Conservation Order nationwide
Nine Infrastructure Projects To Be Fast-Tracked Under New Proposed Legislation
Dublin, Cork and Galway are amongst the counties that will benefit from plans
Fuel At The Pump Could Reach €2.30/L If Middle East Conflict Continues
Yesterday the price of a barrel of crude oil hit the $100 mark again.
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