Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I met some thalidomide survivors when I was in opposition. The Minister has invited them to talk to him with a view to seeing what else can be done for them. The Deputy is aware that a payment is made to thalidomide survivors without accepting legal liability. I am also aware of recent decisions in Germany in this regard. There seems to be a division of opinion among the groups but the Minister has a standing invitation for them to come and talk to him. I mentioned earlier that a report on symphysiotomy was produced a number of years ago by the Human Rights Commission. That is a report I would like to read. It is not included as part of the Health and Social Care Professionals (Amendment) Bill but it will be referred to there.

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