Mary Lou McDonald
Question:556. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will introduce the Restorative Justice Bill. [9656/14]
View answerTuesday, 25 February 2014
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Legislation relating to taxation issues has already been addressed. It has been agreed that my Department would coordinate legislation to implement Judge Quirke's other recommendations where legislation is required. The necessary legislation is included on the priority list of the Government Legislation Programme for the Spring/Summer 2014. One aspect to be dealt with by this Bill is Judge Quirke's recommendations that legislation should be introduced to give effect to his recommendation with regard to the provision of medical services to the women who were admitted to and worked in the relevant institutions. Details of exactly what services will be provided, how they will be provided and where they will be provided is being determined by the Department of Health. My officials are working with that Department in finalising the drafting of the necessary legislative provisions as quickly as possible.