Infected blood scandal: NI victims need answers to move on

Christina McLaughlin said her family has been “devastated” by the infected blood scandal with the premature deaths of her youngest brother Seamus (Shea) Conway, 45, in May 2018 and cousin Michael Birtles, 59, in March that year.

Seamus and Michael were infected with hepatitis through their treatment for haemophilia.

Seamus was infected as a six-year-old child and Michael as a young adult; both died from hepatitis-related liver cancer, because of their infections.

Christina said it is important for her to be in London to see the report being delivered to represent her family, especially those who died.

“Unfortunately, our family’s story doesn’t end there, but we have faith that the final report from Sir Brian Langstaff, will finally bring truth, justice and accountability,” she said.