I propose to take Questions Nos. 689 to 691, inclusive, together.
I am advised that records are maintained by An Garda Síochána in compliance with the Criminal Procedures Act 1993, the National Archives Act 1986 and the Data Protection Acts 1988/2003 with appropriate instructions issued for the information and strict compliance of all members of An Garda Síochána.
An Garda Síochána is also working with the Inter-Departmental Committee, independently chaired by Senator Martin McAleese, to assist in the matters under examination by it. The Deputy will be aware that the Committee was set up by Government to establish the facts of State involvement relating to the Magdalen Laundries. Its interim progress report was published on the 25th October 2011 and is available on my Department's website atwww.justice.ie.
The Committee's final report is expected to be presented in mid 2012 and will be made public.