Person: Finola Cassidy

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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: State still holding out on Thalidomide survivors 61 years on

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

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Thalidomide group welcomes Australian’s settlement

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 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