Campaigner Says State Apology to Thalidomide Victims Is Long Overdue
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A spokesperson for an Irish campaign group has said that a State apology to people affected by thalidomide is long overdue. The spokesperson also said that an apology would cost the State nothing. The comments were reported by RTÉ.
Thalidomide was a drug widely prescribed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, mainly to treat morning sickness in pregnant women. It was later found to cause serious birth defects, including missing or underdeveloped limbs. The drug was withdrawn from the market in 1961, but many children had already been born with lifelong injuries. People affected by the drug have campaigned for many years for recognition and support.
The campaigner's remarks focus on the长期 wait for an official acknowledgement from the State. For many people affected, a formal apology is seen as an important step in recognising what they experienced. The campaigner's statement, as reported, did not set out the specific details of any request or planned response from the government.
The comments add to ongoing discussion about how the State should respond to people harmed by thalidomide. Further information about any government response has not yet been reported in the available coverage.
Sources: RTE.ie
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