Retired soldier sues State over anti-malaria drug

A retired soldier who served in Chad and Liberia is suing the State, claiming he has suffered personal injuries after he was prescribed the anti-malaria drug Lariam.

Anthony Moore, who was a member of the Defence Forces for 25 years and did several UN tours of duty overseas, has brought his action in the High Court.

Mr Moore, Drimnagh, Dublin, has sued the State claiming that following the use of the Lariam medication, he suffered and still suffers serious personal injuries, loss and damage.