Thalidomide survivors want apology 63 years after drug was

Thalidomide survivors want apology 63 years after drug was withdrawn

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The Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA) has called on the Government to re-engage in talks about a State apology and a compensation package for survivors to include provisions for medical expenses. Finola Cassidy is spokesperson for the Irish Thalidomide Association was in studio.

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