I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 38 together.
The Government has accepted in principle the recommendations of Judge Quirke on the establishment of an ex gratia Scheme and related matters for the benefit of those women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries. The Government furthermore decided that the Minister for Justice and Equality would bring forward in one Bill, on behalf of the relevant Departments, measures to deal with the provision of medical and other services, and other matters to women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries. The Minster for Justice has recently forwarded to me initial proposals for inclusion in the Heads of a Bill in connection with the above legislation. I am currently examining these initial proposals with a view to further consultation with the Minister for Justice and Equality in the preparation of the legislation.