286 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or her officials have had discussions or communications 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 in the intervening 33 years substantial new health and lifestyle difficulties have arisen for these victims 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 will she will increase substantially the level of compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42913/08]

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286 Deputy Olwyn Enright asked the Minister for Health and Children if she or her officials have had discussions or communications 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 in the intervening 33 years substantial new health and lifestyle difficulties have arisen for these victims 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 will she will increase substantially the level of compensation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42913/08]

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