The change which is set to come into effect later this year, aims to focus on individual cases.
People in Ireland who give blood will be asked for details about their sex life, under a new screening system.
The change which is set to come into effect later this year, aims to focus on individual cases, and not risk categories.
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service told The Irish Times it will be 'non-discriminatory' as 'all donors will be asked the same questions'.
It comes as criteria for men who have sex with men was changed earlier this year, in an effort to be 'more inclusive'.
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