The Irish Times

Epilim in pregnancy: ‘Every woman should be told the risks’

It was not until Karen Keely’s third son, Lorcan (now 18), was born, that she realised a pattern. “As soon as I looked at him I could see something wasn’t right. He looked just like Harry [her oldest ...
Independent.ie

Epileptic mother welcomes inquiry into Epilim use

Theresa believes her two children were affected by medication effects Theresa Byrne A Roundwood mother-of-two has welcomed commitments to hold an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the ...
The Irish Times

Donnelly calls for redress scheme if inquiry into use of Epilim finds ‘systemic issues’

The Government must “absolutely be open” to establishing a redress scheme if an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of an anti-epilepsy drug among pregnant women finds “systemic issues”, ...
Independent.ie

Roundwood mother welcomes inquiry into Epilim drug

Theresa believes her two children were affected by medication effects Theresa Byrne A Roundwood mother-of-two has welcomed commitments to hold an inquiry into the historical licensing and use of the ...
Irish Examiner

Families affected by Epilim want inquiry to tell them when risks were first known

OACS Ireland co-founder Karen Keely and her sons Harry, Lorcan, and Lee, were among the families adversely affected by Epilim at the Department of Health yesterday for the announcement that Bríd ...
Irish Examiner

'There is awful guilt': Limerick family seeks answers to Epilim scandal

Niamh Barry was hit with “awful guilt” when her young daughter was diagnosed with foetal valproate syndrome linked to epilepsy medication Niamh took while pregnant. Two years after that ...