Based on the hepatitis C scandal that rocked Ireland in the mid-1990s. Two very different women discover that they have been infected with hepatitis C by a contaminated anti-D injection years before. Despite the devastating effects on the women and their families, they unite in a campaign group to take on the health authorities and expose the evasions and lies of the political and bureaucratic establishment.
4 episodes total
Status
Ended
First Aired
2002
Rating
0.0/10
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People
Grainne McFadden
Kitty Fogarty
Monica O'Callaghan
Nuala
Peggy
Joan
Patricia
Padraig McFadden
Mary Fogarty
Finn McFadden
Colm McFadden
Nieve McFadden
Episodes
Episode 1 • Jan 14, 2002
Kitty Fogarty and Grainne McFadden discover that they have been infected by a contaminated Anti-D injection years before.
Episode 2 • Jan 21, 2002
Kitty is tested at the Blood Bank in Dublin. In Donegal, Grainne goes to her GP to be screened.
Episode 3 • Jan 28, 2002
The Positive Action group appoints solicitors as they want a health package for all infected women, an investigation into the cause of the infection, and an admission of liability and compensation. Kitty and Monica have to face how their condition is affecting their families.
Episode 4 • Feb 04, 2002
The government keeps up the pressure. Grainne is refused leave to remain anonymous in court and warned that if she loses the case, costs will be sought. But then Positive Action find proof that the BTSB knew of the contaminated blood and sanctioned a cover-up.
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