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Thalidomide
An overdue apology to thalidomide survivors
Sixty-five years since the truth about the drug became known - how long more must the Government wait?
‘Say sorry and put an end to it’: Why are Thalidomide survivors still waiting for a State apology?
Politicians seem caring in person, but the process continues to be dragged out, adding to the pain of people who have already endured so much
Thalidomide survivors disappointed over Government belief more work needed before State apology
‘A little bit of headway’ towards resolving outstanding issues, says Irish Thalidomide Association
Thalidomide survivor renews call for State apology on mother’s 96th birthday
‘We’re grown up and old and worn out,’ says Sharon Clarken
Thalidomide survivors optimistic of progress on State apology but ‘speed is of the essence’
Representative group seeking recognition of unacknowledged survivors, statutory supports and fair compensation scheme
The Irish Times view on State apologies: words are not enough
This will be the eighth apology since Bertie Ahern’s landmark address to Dáil Éireann in 1999
Survivors of thalidomide drug to be offered formal State apology
Commitment for move given following meeting of representatives with Taoiseach and Tánaiste
Irish Thalidomide Association to meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste following apology demands
Drug withdrawn from most markets in 1961 following widespread evidence it was linked to birth defects
Mary White obituary: Cofounder of Lir Chocolates and former senator
The Louth woman was a formidable businesswoman who advocated for more women in politics and cross-Border causes
Thalidomide: A shock finding in the Irish State archives
Department of Health papers refer to concentration camp scientist who helped develop German drug linked to birth defects worldwide
Thalidomide survivors secure further political support on anniversary of drug withdrawal
‘My mother passed away without an apology. She fought all her life for me to get recognition,’ campaigner says
State’s ‘shameful’ treatment of thalidomide survivors criticised
Fine Gael TD says Government ‘dragging its heels’ on the issue
Jacqui Browne obituary: Thalidomide survivor and leading advocate for the disabled
Skills as sailor underpinned her determination to tackle adversity head on
Remembering thalidomide survivor Jacqui Browne: ‘She raised the bar for us every day of our lives’
Despite being impacted by thalidomide and having 35 operations in her lifetime, Jacqui Browne was an avid sailor and disability rights activist
‘A woman of conviction and compassion’: Tributes paid to disability activist Jacqui Browne at funeral Mass
Donal J Browne calls on Government to issue ‘an apology and an acknowledgment’ and a healthcare package to survivors of thalidomide
Irish Thalidomide Association ‘devastated’ by death of Jacqui Browne
Disability activist and thalidomide survivor died at her home in Kerry on Monday
High Court judge Paul Gilligan to be appointed by Government to ‘engage with Thalidomide survivors’
Irish Thalidomide Association believes move will ‘bring 63 years, many wasted years of our campaign, to an end’
Issue of new State apology to thalidomide survivors ‘will be dealt with’
Survivors satisfied with movement towards ‘negotiated settlement’ on decades-long saga following meeting with Coaliton leaders
‘Physically there is so much I can’t do’: Thalidomide survivor believes the State is simply waiting for her to die
Having lived a life of physical impairments, regular surgeries and chronic pain, she and her fellow thalidomide survivors want a Dáil apology
Thalidomide survivors’ group demands proper apology from Government
Irish Thalidomide Association expresses anger over a statement issued by the Coalition leaders last week
Thalidomide survivors ‘devastated and so hurt’ by Government statement this week
Government accused of not apologising for State role in prolonging access to drug after worldwide ban
Government says sorry for hardships suffered by Thalidomide survivors
Statement comes as Cabinet briefed on enhanced supports for people impacted by the drug
Thalidomide: Australia gives apology to survivors and families
At heart of the national apology must be an acceptance of Australia’s moral responsibility, prime minister tells parliament
‘As a child I told people my fingers fell off and my hand shrunk in the wash’
I was never made to feel special in the wrong way, but when I was 10, it was time to learn the truth about Thalidomide’s impact on my body
Thalidomide survivors: ‘Having no arms is an unusual disability, there’s no guidebook. I made one up’
Irish Times photographer Nick Bradshaw has travelled around Ireland documenting the lives of people impacted by the drug for an intimate set of portraits
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Mass actions now comprising 10 per cent of all legal cases against the State
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