50 soldiers sue over malaria medicine

A total of 50 personal injury legal actions have been lodged against the State over the use of the controversial anti-malaria drug, Lariam, by Defence Forces personnel.

The Department of Defence confirmed yesterday a further three personal injury cases relating to Lariam were received this year, in addition to 11 cases in 2015.

A spokeswoman said seven individuals from the 50 claims lodged had not progressed their cases and are now statute-barred.