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.

The Government compensation package has left those affected “shell-shocked and very disappointed”, the ITA said yesterday.

The association said it will recommend rejection of the compensation package – lump sums of €62,500 for each of the 32 people affected, plus an annual sum of up to €3,680 each to members.