Thalidomide

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<p>Kerry woman, yachtswoman, and disability rights campaigner Jacqueline Anne (Jacqui) Browne on board the Cork yacht in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in 2010. Jacqui died last Monday. Irish Examiner Archive Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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Terry Prone: Memory of late Thalidomide victim Jacqui Browne should be honoured

Having warned that the Government was waiting for Thalidomide victims to die, Jacqui Browne's death is a reproach to the system

<p>Leigh Gath at home in Limerick in 2021. Picture: Brian Arthur</p>

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Leading disability advocate Leigh Gath dies

<p>The 'Irish Examiner' previously reported on how Leigh Gath, Pallaskenry, Co Limerick, had to pay a VRT bill of over €23,000 for her converted vehicle. Picture: Brian Arthur</p>

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'Shameful, unfair, unacceptable': Ombudsman hits out at inaction on accessible transport

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

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Thalidomide survivor told she must pay €23k Vat bill for modified van bought in UK

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'We need closure' — The birthday wish of Ireland's youngest Thalidomide survivor

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

Protest on Thursday marked 61 years since morning sickness medicines containing thalidomide were withdrawn from the international market due to catastrophic damage caused to babies

Thu, 24 Nov, 2022

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

If there's a Cabinet reshuffle, the Irish Thalidomide Association could end up seeking necessary medical support from their 26th minister for health. Enough already. Truly. Let’s get it done.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

Breaking the barrier: thalidomide survivor Dr Austin O'Carroll takes a run at fundraising

Ten years ago, thalidomide survivor Dr Austin O'Carroll struggled to walk more than 50 metres. He's now training for a 5km fundraising challenge

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Finola Cassidy - Thalidomide survivors' quest for justice 60 years on

Thalidomide survivor Finola Cassidy is Mick's guest this week

Listen | Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

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

We owe gratitude to friends and family, to vaccines, and even to — whisper it — politicians who made unpopular decisions

Mon, 24 Jan, 2022

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 survivors 'baffled' at meeting refusal by health minister

Stephen Donnelly was supportive of the cause when in opposition, the group said, but his department says a meeting would be inappropriate due to ongoing High Court cases

Wed, 12 Jan, 2022

Odour of cover-up hangs around Thalidomide tragedy 50 years on

The majority of families who had babies damaged by Thalodimide have never been recognised, writes Terry Prone. 

Mon, 24 Sep, 2018

Judge expresses concern about slow progress of Thalidomide compensation case

A High Court judge has expressed concern about the slow progress of some 26 cases in which people are suing for compensation over the Thalidomide drug.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2018

Thalidomide survivors need more support and compensation, says MEP

An Irish MEP has said survivors of the thalidomide scandal need better support and compensation.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

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Terry Prone: Memory of late Thalidomide victim Jacqui Browne should be honoured

Leading disability advocate Leigh Gath dies

'Shameful, unfair, unacceptable': Ombudsman hits out at inaction on accessible transport

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

Thalidomide survivor told she must pay €23k Vat bill for modified van bought in UK

'We need closure' — The birthday wish of Ireland's youngest Thalidomide survivor

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

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

Breaking the barrier: thalidomide survivor Dr Austin O'Carroll takes a run at fundraising

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Finola Cassidy - Thalidomide survivors' quest for justice 60 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

Thalidomide survivors 'baffled' at meeting refusal by health minister

Odour of cover-up hangs around Thalidomide tragedy 50 years on

Judge expresses concern about slow progress of Thalidomide compensation case

Thalidomide survivors need more support and compensation, says MEP

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