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.

In contrast to Enda Kenny’s statement, the Irish Thalidomide Association began legal proceedings against the Government a number of weeks ago over its failure to progress talks with the group aimed at securing a State apology, improved healthcare package, and improved compensation.

However in the chamber, Mr Kenny told Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin that “good progress” had been made in discussions between both sides.