Families whose children have been affected by Epilim drug call for redress scheme

Having developed foetal valproate syndrome after his mother had been advised to continue taking Epilim during her pregnancy, 12-year-old Joshua Daly settled his High Court action last week with a €3.75m interim payment. File picture

A redress scheme is needed for families affected by mis-prescribing of epilepsy drug Epilim during pregnancy, parents and legal experts have urged.

Just days ago a fourth High Court case on this issue concluded. Twelve-year-old Joshua Daly from Clonmel settled his High Court action with a €3.75m interim payment.