Patient Redress Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2011

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Ceisteanna (89)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin

Ceist:

89 Deputy Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Health and Children the mechanism he proposes to compensate the women excluded on age grounds alone from the Lourdes hospital redress scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5573/11]

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Minister for Health and Children (Deputy James Reilly)

In line with the Government's commitment in this regard, my Department will be considering the most appropriate mechanism to progress this matter.