Written answers

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Department of Health and Children

Services for People with Disabilities

10:00 pm

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 270: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she or her departmental officials have had discussions or negotiations with representatives of an association (details supplied) regarding the necessity for a substantial increase in the compensation package for the 32 recognised victims and survivors of the Thalidomide tragedy; her views on the fact that, 33 years later, a whole new range of health and lifestyle problems have arisen because of the deterioration in the physical and emotional well-being of the group; if having regard to the age and size of the group and the members' deteriorating situation she will confirm that she will increase the present level of compensation to a substantial amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42726/08]

Photo of Olwyn EnrightOlwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 286: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she or her officials have had discussions or communications with representatives of an association (details supplied) regarding the necessity for a substantial increase in the compensation package for the 32 recognised victims and survivors of the Thalidomide tragedy; her views on the fact that in the intervening 33 years substantial new health and lifestyle difficulties have arisen for these victims because of the deterioration in the physical and emotional well-being of the group; if having regard to the age and size of the group and the members' deteriorating situation will she will increase substantially the level of compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42913/08]

Photo of John MoloneyJohn Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 270 and 286 together.

The Irish Thalidomide Association has made a submission outlining their views regarding the matters raised in the Deputies' questions. I would like to inform the Deputies that the Minister and Departmental officials have met with the Association. I can assure the Deputies and the Association that the submission is currently under active consideration.

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