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Around 4,000 thalidomide survivors, many of whom are in their 60s and older, are alive worldwide, including around 40 in Ireland

Thalidomide survivors 'shocked' by Govt statement

A spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association has said members were "devastated" and "hurt" by the Government's statement earlier this week.

Ireland • 13 Jul 24

The Irish Thalidomide Association and its members are disappointed with Tuesday's Government statement

Thalidomide survivors meet over Government statement

Survivors of the thalidomide morning sickness drug which caused significant side affects in newborn babies in the 1950s and 1960s met for several hours to discuss their response to this week's Government statement on the issue.

Ireland • 12 Jul 24

Anthony Albanese called it one of the 'darkest chapters' in Australia's medical history

Australia issues apology to thalidomide survivors

Australia has issued a national apology to survivors of the thalidomide drug scandal, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called one of the "darkest chapters" in the country's medical history.

World • 29 Nov 23

Thalidomide is a chemical ingredient that was sold in Ireland to alleviate morning sickness from 1957 to 1961

Thalidomide concerns process to be established

The Taoiseach has said a process to address the concerns of thalidomide survivors will be established next month.

Ireland • 17 Nov 22

Irish Thalidomide Association spokesperson Finola Cassidy said the Taoiseach had 'really listened' to their concerns (RollingNews.ie)

Thalidomide survivors call for updated compensation

The Irish Thalidomide Association has described a meeting it had with the Taoiseach today as 'very constructive'.

Ireland • 15 Sep 22

The distribution of Thalidomide was suspended in Ireland in December 1961

Public warning over Thalidomide was 'undesirable'

The government decided not to issue a public warning about the dangers of Thalidomide as such a move was regarded as "undesirable", government documents have revealed.

News • 17 Dec 13

Joseph Dooley (C) was one of two thalidomide survivors whose compensation offer was rejected by a High Court judge yesterday

Thalidomide survivors critical of State offer

The group representing thalidomide survivors has accused the Government of “bully boy” tactics in its negotiations over compensation.

News • 02 Aug 13

The Irish Thalidomide Association has accused Enda Kenny of providing an inaccurate account of the talks

Thalidomide victims could benefit from German fund

Irish victims of the drug thalidomide could benefit from a new change to German law, which could see them receive increases of up to 500% in compensation payments from a fund backed by the German government.

News • 15 Jul 13

The Irish Thalidomide Association is asking why Irish survivors are being ignored

Call for Minister to honour Thalidomide pledges

The Irish Thalidomide Association is calling on Minister for Health James Reilly to honour a commitment in the Programme for Government regarding further compensation for victims of the drug.

News • 02 Feb 13