Sperm bank turns down donations from redheads

One of the world's largest sperm banks has said they will start rejecting donations from redheads -- because people don't want ginger babies.

Bosses at Cryos -- an international network of sperm banks -- say a recent surge in donations means they can now be more picky.

As a result they are looking at what traits are not in demand -- and redheaded donors top the list.

While there's said to be a strong demand for sperm from redheaded donors in Ireland, other places in the world are less keen.

A spokesperson for the sperm banks said people do not pick a redhead unless a sterile partner has ginger hair or the woman has a preference for redheads.