Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Government and the State Claims Agency have said they will have a changed approach with regard to victims, particularly when addressing sensitive cases. However, on the thalidomide issue, the State Claims Agency has been extremely adversarial in the High Court. This issue warrants the attention of the Taoiseach and the relevant Minister. The 2013 offer from the Government did not provide any individual assessment of the damage or disability caused by thalidomide use.

The Government needs to review how the State Claims Agency is dealing with a particular and finite number of people who have a legacy dating back over 40 years. I know that the Taoiseach is aware of the issue and he must be compassionate.

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