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<p>Thalidomide survivor Peggy Murphy from Cork, who is now in her 90s, spoke to Ryan Tubridy alongside her son Martin on the Late Late Show. Peggy was unaware of the adverse effects of the drug when she took Thalidomide while pregnant with Martin. Picture: RTÉ</p>

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Late Late Show: Thalidomide survivors say 'we cannot afford to wait any longer'

Two mums, now aged in their 90s, told Ryan Tubridy that they deserved to hear that Thalidomide was not their fault

<p>Spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association Finola Cassidy at Government Buildings last week where they met Taoiseach Micheál Martin seeking full support for justice for survivors. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie</p>

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'Mothers want to hear they are innocent victims of thalidomide scandal'

Alison O'Connor

Alison O'Connor: State still holding out on Thalidomide survivors 61 years on

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Micheál Martin orders departments to make contingencies for Russia crisis

Terry Prone: Donnelly can prove himself with apology to thalidomide survivors

Terry Prone: As Ireland drops many Covid restrictions, we all have much to be grateful for

Terry Prone: The minister must apologise, and compensate the victims of thalidomide

Terry Prone: The minister must apologise, and compensate the victims of thalidomide

Finola Cassidy is right: Stephen Donnelly should meet the survivors, say sorry on behalf of the State, and ensure they are paid the compensation they are due

Mon, 17 Jan, 2022

Thalidomide victims demand Kenny apology

Thalidomide victims demand Kenny apology

Irish thalidomide sufferers are seeking an apology from the Taoiseach, claiming he misled the Dáil about the progress of talks and that he is falsely trying to claim credit for an improved compensation package they are due to receive from the German government.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Thalidomide group takes case to High Court

Thalidomide group takes case to High Court

The Irish Thalidomide Association is taking its case to the High Court in a bid to gain compensation for Thalidomide survivors.

Sat, 02 Feb, 2013

Irish Thalidomide Association reiterates call for compensation

Irish Thalidomide Association reiterates call for compensation

The Irish Thalidomide Association are again calling on the Government to deliver on their promises for compensation for victims of the drug.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012

Irish Thalidomide survivors reject manufacturer's apology

Irish Thalidomide survivors reject manufacturer's apology

The Irish Thalidomide Association has rejected an apology from the company which manufactured the drug.

Sat, 01 Sep, 2012

Thalidomide group welcomes Australian’s settlement

The Irish Thalidomide Association has welcomed an Australian woman’s multimillion settlement with the distributor of the anti-morning sickness drug she says caused her birth defect.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2012

Thalidomide survivors sue State as they reach 50

Thalidomide survivors have begun a legal battle against the State.

Tue, 10 Jul, 2012

Government accused of reneging on thalidomide compensation pledge

The Government has today been accused of "weaselling out" of a compensation deal for the victims of thalidomide.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

The fight for justice after thalidomide, 50 years on

The fight for justice after thalidomide, 50 years on

Irish families devastated by the anti-nausea drug were awarded a maximum of £21,000. It was never enough, they tell Helen O’Callaghan

Fri, 15 Jun, 2012

Bringing disability issues to the big screen

The Abara film festival includes Music By Prudence, the Oscar-winning documentary, writes Colette Sheridan.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Thalidomide victims' anger at 'take it or leave it' deal

Thalidomide victims tonight accused Health Minister Mary Harney of a "take it or leave it" attitude to a €2m compensation deal.

Thu, 16 Dec, 2010

Thalidomide: an old wound still festers

I WRITE in the earnest hope that a grave injustice in this state will soon be fully acknowledged and put right.

Fri, 16 Jul, 2010

Thalidomide group claims compensation offer ‘derisory’

THE Irish Thalidomide Association has described as ‘derisory’ Government support measures for the survivors of the Thalidomide drug in Ireland.

Fri, 30 Apr, 2010

Survivors of thalidomide drug dismiss compo plan

THALIDOMIDE survivors have expressed disappointment at the terms of a new €2m-plus compensation package announced last night by the Government.

Wed, 28 Apr, 2010

Thalidomide victims condemn compensation package

Thalidomide victims said tonight that they deserved better after they were offered €62,500 each under a revised compensation deal.

Tue, 27 Apr, 2010

Department probes Thalidomide-related illness

THE Department of Health has confirmed it is investigating the country’s first case of Thalidomide-related illness in almost 30 years.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2006