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The Irish Thalidomide Association (ITA) has appealed to the Government to re-engage in talks regarding a State apology and an appropriate compensation package to include provisions for medical expenses.

Reacting to a statement today by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly that he would "love to see" a resumption of talks with thalidomide survivors, the ITA said on social media: "Help get us back in the room. It's been 1 year since last engagement. An end to this saga now."

Earlier, Minister Donnelly told reporters that he "firmly" believed that there needed to be agreement on the matter.

A process was established in 2022, chaired by Kieran Mulvey, which sought to address the concerns of survivors.

Survivors want a State apology and an appropriate compensation package to include provisions for medical expenses.

Mr Donnelly said it was a "great disappointment" for him that the talks broke down, but added that the Government was willing to re-engage.