Tomas Heneghan granted challenge to blood donation ban

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Tomas Heneghan was granted permission to challenge an Irish Blood Transfusion Service blood-donation policy in the High Court, reported on 20 May 2019. The policy deferred men who had sex with men from donating for 12 months, and Heneghan claims it is unlawful and discriminatory.

Justice Seamus Noonan granted permission on an ex-parte basis to bring the judicial review proceedings against the service, the State and the Minister for Health. The matter was adjourned to a date in July.