Odour of cover-up hangs around Thalidomide tragedy 50 years on

The majority of families who had babies damaged by Thalodimide have never been recognised, writes Terry Prone. 

Odour of cover-up hangs around Thalidomide tragedy 50 years on
Mon, 24 Sep, 2018 - 01:00
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Terry Prone

Terry Prone is an author, columnist and one of Ireland's most well known commentators on communications, politics and public life.

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