The regional manager of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service says emigration is a key factor in the fall-off in donations here.
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Aileen Browne's comments come as the Service joins a multi-national appeal for new blood donors, as the number of people giving blood for the first time dropped by a fifth last year.
Further details on where and when people can give blood, and whether they're eligible to do so, is available on www.giveblood.ie
