Minister 'committed' to inquiry into drug linked to neurological problems in 1,500 children

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly said a review of sodium valproate prescriptions will be designed around giving a voice to patients and their families.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says he is "committed" to a public inquiry into the historical licensing and prescription of anti-convulsant drug sodium valproate to pregnant women.

Sinn Féin's David Cullinane asked Mr Donnelly about the status of an inquiry, which was promised in 2020. Mr Cullinane said that "1,500 children experienced a major congenital malformation or some form of neurodevelopmental delay because of exposure to sodium valproate".