Results 21,561-21,580 of 33,581 for speaker:Catherine Connolly
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: There are 30 people who are receiving ex gratiapayments from the Government.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: From the State and the German company.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: That is 23 out of the 30.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: In addition, they receive other medical benefits.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: That is 23 out of the 30.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: What about the remaining seven?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: That was the payment negotiated by Mr. Breen for the State Claims Agency.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: That report is available.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: I understand the background to it was the German company had stated, "If the State pays more, we will reduce our contribution". Is that right?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Was that the context in which it was done?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: It was a cut-off date from the German company.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Therefore, the State Claims Agency prepared a report and offered the payment of €62,000, which some accepted.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Did they waive their right to engage in further litigation?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Full and final settlement. Were they children at the time?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Of course, I beg your pardon.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: It would not be counted. We have received correspondence which Mr. Breen has not received and I understand it places him in a particular position. I just want to establish the facts. On the settlements made when some of the people concerned were children, were they ruled on in court?
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Was it in full and final settlement? There were no proceedings in train.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: Mr. Breen is saying the money was offered and that there was no need to rule on the matter in court, even though they were children. I am just trying to be clear.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: It is Mr. Justice Noonan.
- Public Accounts Committee: Matters related to Medical Negligence, Open Disclosure, Cervical Cancer and Thalidomide Litigation (8 Nov 2018)
Catherine Connolly: I understand that. However, it was one of the biggest scandals. Had we learned from it, perhaps others might not have happened, but we are where we are. What I am trying to establish is the number of people who have outstanding cases and are receiving nothing from the State. Are there a number who are receiving no payments from the State who have suffered from thalidomide?