Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The programme for Government commits the Government to addressing the plight of the survivors of thalidomide. We all join with the tributes to Mr. Justice Quirke and to the Government for the initiatives in addressing the plight of the Magdalen women. There are only 32 survivors of the thalidomide drug. On the previous occasion when we raised it in the House the Taoiseach indicated that the matter would be pursued by the Minister for Health. Will the Minister indicate if the Minister for Health has met with the survivors of thalidomide? If this is not the case, will the Minister inform the House if he intends to do so at an early date?

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