‘Additional autism places at secondary schools needed’

we have a clinic coming up in an area, we will text regular donors living nearby to inform them.

“Blood is perishable and only lasts a certain number of days. For anyone new who is thinking of donating for the first time I recommend visiting our website www. giveblood.ie and doing a quick eligibility test.

“unfortunately, not everyone is able to give blood. If you have any questions about eligibility or to make an appointment at a clinic, please call the donor line 1800222-111.”

Stephen concluded:

“For a long time, people living in the uK and northern Ireland couldn’t give blood in the south; this was lifted some time ago.

“I’d like people to be aware that there was a uK ban but that is no longer in place. The criteria is gone now.”