Families demand action on epilepsy drug

Karen Keely founder of OACS Ireland. Picture: Moya Nolan

Families affected by the prescribing of an epilepsy drug to pregnant women despite known risks have called on Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly to fulfill his promise to bring terms of reference to Cabinet for approval.

This comes as one family prepares for a High Court case later this month concerning the life-changing impact this drug had on their two sons.  A similar case taken on behalf of Alex Fahey, 16, was settled in November last year for €12m.