COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, December 13, 2021

MOTION NO.9

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Council call on the Department of Health to immediately review the donation of Blood by Gay and Bisexual men given that Ireland imposes harsher restrictions on gay and bi men who wish to donate blood than most other European countries. All blood donations should be based solely on individual behaviours, not gender/sexuality. We commit to sending this motion to the Minister for Health for his consideration and review.

REPORT:

If this motion is passed, a letter will be issued to the Minister of Health. The response, when received, will be circulated to the Members.