270 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or her departmental officials have had discussions or negotiations with representatives of an association (details supplied) regarding the necessity for a substantial increase in the compensation package for the 32 recognised victims and survivors of the Thalidomide tragedy; her views on the fact that, 33 years later, a whole new range of health and lifestyle problems have arisen because of the deterioration in the physical and emotional well-being of the group; if having regard to the age and size of the group and the members’ deteriorating situation she will confirm that she will increase the present level of compensation to a substantial amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42726/08]

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270 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or her departmental officials have had discussions or negotiations with representatives of an association (details supplied) regarding the necessity for a substantial increase in the compensation package for the 32 recognised victims and survivors of the Thalidomide tragedy; her views on the fact that, 33 years later, a whole new range of health and lifestyle problems have arisen because of the deterioration in the physical and emotional well-being of the group; if having regard to the age and size of the group and the members’ deteriorating situation she will confirm that she will increase the present level of compensation to a substantial amount; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42726/08]

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