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Retired solider withdraws action over anti-malaria drug

Summary

Anthony Moore, a 53‑year‑old retired soldier who served 25 years in the Defence Forces, withdrew a High Court claim against the State. He had alleged that the anti‑malaria drug Larium (mefloquine hydrochloride) prescribed to him during deployments in Liberia (2005‑2006) and Chad (2008) caused severe mental and physical health problems, including pain, stomach cramps, hallucinations, sleep deprivation and family difficulties. Moore's action, which began in late June, was directed at the Minister for Defence, Ireland, and the Attorney General, who denied negligence. After discussions with Mr John Gordon SC, Moore informed Justice David Keane that the case would be struck out, the action withdrawn, and no costs order made. The State had argued the claim should be struck out due to Moore's delay in bringing the action.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Retired solider withdraws action over anti-malaria drug. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2005 and 2006 Other
• 2019-07-04 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Hearing Or Decision

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