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Survivors of Thalidomide met with the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste  this afternoon

Survivors of Thalidomide met with the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste this afternoon

Update: 2025-10-30
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Thalidomide was prescribed to pregnant mothers in the 50s & 60s as an anti-morning sickness drug but was later pulled because of links to birth defects. Last year, Simon Harris announced an enhanced health package for survivors. For more on this Finola Cassidy spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association who was part of that meeting.
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Survivors of Thalidomide met with the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste  this afternoon

Survivors of Thalidomide met with the Taoiseach and the Tanaiste this afternoon

RTÉ Radio 1