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# risk to baby

Last year
2022
Irish families impacted by valproate scandal welcome French court ruling allowing class action
The move in France comes as Irish families await a long-promised inquiry into the use of the drug here.
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Jan 7th 2022, 6:00 AM
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Families still waiting for inquiry into use of drug that causes birth defects
A report by
Maria Delaney
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry over a year ago, reports Noteworthy.
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly committed to an inquiry a year ago, reports Noteworthy's Maria Delaney
The 'vast majority' of the recommended services for affected children have not been put in place
Four nurses - a key measure to 'reduce harm in the future' - are still not appointed
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Dec 27th 2021, 12:05 AM
Valproate scandal: Parents feel failed by State over drug that harmed their children
Noteworthy finds that pleas for help from women impacted by valproate (Epilim) continue to be dismissed.
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Apr 16th 2021, 12:01 AM
Women 'dismissed' by doctors over mesh and epilepsy drug fears 'deserve apology'
Irish patient groups call for a State apology and similar inquiries here following the publication of a UK report.
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Jul 8th 2020, 12:02 AM