Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

Is there promised legislation - I am aware there is a commitment in the programme for Government - regarding the issue of people who were affected by the use of thalidomide? This matter was first raised in the House in 1962. There was a great deal of rhetoric uttered and quite a number of promises made during the lifetime of the previous Dáil, when we had many meetings with the people concerned. I note that the Government now appears to be hiding behind the advice given by the Attorney General, which is unfair. This is a worthy cause and a proper resolution must be found to it.

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