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Tipperary man Kieran Lyons and other thalidomide survivors are 'still here, still waiting'

He has been battling against the odds all his life, and having come this far he’s not prepared to give up the struggle. Clonmel man Kieran Lyons is one of 40 Irish thalidomide victims who are seeking compensation and an apology for the delays in ...

11 Feb 2022 at 20:35

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'We weren’t expected to live to middle age' - Ireland's youngest thalidomide survivor turns 60

Ireland's youngest thalidomide survivor has turned 60 years old. According to the Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA), John Stack from Tarbert, Co Kerry said he's "delighted" to have reached the milestone age. Thalidomide was sold in Ireland in ...

24 Jan 2023 at 20:33

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'We weren’t expected to live to middle age' - Ireland's youngest thalidomide survivor turns 60

24 Jan 2023 at 20:33

Scotland

Scottish Government pledges ‘vital’ lifelong support to thalidomide survivors

Thalidomide survivors living in Scotland are to receive lifelong financial support from the Scottish Government. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said he hoped the “lifelong commitment” would provide reassurance to those affected. There are ...

04 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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'What else do we have to do,' asks Tipperary thalidomide survivor

A Clonmel man who is one of 40 thalidomide victims in Ireland has hit out at the long delay in compensating survivors and issuing an apology for the delays in alerting women to the drug’s effect on unborn children. “We’re just asking, ...

07 Nov 2022 at 18:33

Ireland

Harris apologises over ‘hardships’ suffered by thalidomide survivors

Taoiseach Simon Harris has apologised to survivors and families affected by thalidomide as the Government revealed details of an enhanced package of health and social care supports. Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant mothers in ...

09 Jul 2024 at 19:26

Thalidomide survivors hopeful after ‘detailed’ meeting with Government leaders

Ireland

Thalidomide survivors hope meeting will ‘shift dial’ on resolution process

Thalidomide survivors are hoping that a meeting with the Taoiseach and Tanaiste will result in “a shift in the dial” for the thalidomide resolution process. Another meeting is being scheduled for a month’s time as both sides ...

30 Oct 2025 at 17:45

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