Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

No legislation is promised on this matter but the Government has sought to be fair and compassionate to thalidomide survivors, to assist with their current and future medical and social needs and with reference to provisions made in other countries for survivors of thalidomide. The State Claims Agency has brought forward a report on the matter at the request of the Minister. I understand she will meet the thalidomide survivor groups today.

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