Clare Daly
Question:660. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health the steps he intends to take to implement a statuary agreement to assist the survivors of thalidomide. [3811/13]
View answerTuesday, 29 January 2013
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The Government's main aim is to address the health and personal social care needs of thalidomide survivors living in Ireland. I have also stated that I am willing to enter into a discussion about a health care package; an ex-gratia payment having regard to current financial circumstances; and a statement to the Dáil recognising the challenges faced by survivors. It is not proposed to address these issues on a statutory basis.