COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, April 09, 2018

MOTION NO.9

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

"That SDCC support LGBT Irelands calls and campaign to end discrimination in regards to Blood donations by Gay and Bisexual men and ask that the minister introduce an evidence based system, which includes an individual risk assessment, when deciding who is able to give blood rather than having a blanket 12 month restriction for men who have sex with men and we commit to writing to the Minister for Health on this"

REPORT:

If the Motion is passed a letter will issue to the appropriate Minister and when a reply is received, it will be issued to the Members