Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2014
432. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if the forthcoming redress for women who were in certain institutions Bill will fully comply with Mr. Justice Quirke's recommendation that each woman who spent time in a Magdalen laundry should receive health services directly equivalent to those provided under the HAA card for persons infected with hepatitis C. [28449/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith regard to the provision of health services, Judge Quirke in his report on the Magdalen laundries, had recommended that legislation be introduced to give the women the same entitlement as those under the Hepatitis C scheme. This is to be implemented by the Department of Health but my Department will introduce the necessary legislative provisions.
I can confirm for the Deputy that, on 24 June, the Government agreed to the publication of the scheme of a new Bill to provide for services and supports for women who worked in Magdalen Laundries. In particular the Bill will make additional provision for access to health services in line with the recommendation of Judge Quirke.
