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<p>Thalidomide survivor Maggie Woods and other survivors laying white roses outside the Dáil last November to mark the 60th anniversary of the international withdrawal of the Thalidomide drug when evidence of its catastrophic damage could no longer be ignored. Picture: Fran Veale</p>

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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

<p>In 2020, 79 homeless people died across the state.</p>

news

Homeless deaths can be reduced through risk analysis, committee told

7,600 people receive opioid-substitution treatment in first six months of 2019

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7,600 people receive opioid-substitution treatment in first six months of 2019

Charity urges Govt to stop charging homeless people for prescriptions

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Charity urges Govt to stop charging homeless people for prescriptions

Rio 2016 Paralympic Games - Day 1

sport

James Scully swims a personal best to qualify for Paralympic final

sport

Irish sailors in contention for World Cup gold medal

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

'Bad deal to blame for huge medical card earnings'

OPPOSITION parties yesterday blamed a badly negotiated Government contract for doctors' massive earnings under the medical card scheme.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2004