The chief executive of the Blood Transfusion Service Board (BTSB) Mr Martin Hynes has been suspended. It is understood Mr Hynes has issued legal proceedings against IBTS.
On Wednesday evening, IBTS decided to hold individual talks with three senior officials, about the decision to suspend Dr Joan Power the head of its regional director a fortnight ago.
It is understood the latest row in the IBTS came about when Dr Power refused to hand over files to Dr Murphy leading to her suspension by Mr Hynes. After a few days her suspension was overturned by the board.
With the ongoing row between the Cork and Dublin centres over single or dual site testing always in the background, the board are keen to sort out the latest problem before the start of the new inquiry.
Last week the Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin confirmed he is to set up a new inquiry into the delay by the Blood Transfusion Service Board in informing at least 28 blood donors of positive test results for hepatitis C.