Magdalen Laundries

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2013

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Questions (932)

Dara Calleary

Question:

932. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will put in place measures to assist family members of deceased Magdalen women in engaging with the Quirke process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17140/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The Government has decided that any scheme introduced will only apply to living persons who were in the institutions. It will not extend to the families of persons now deceased.