Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2015
400. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health the reason he is not implementing the full recommendations (details supplied) of Judge Quirke's report in respect of the Magdalen scheme as originally promised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3815/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn his report, Judge Quirke was of the opinion that Magdalen women should be provided with access to a comprehensive suite of health services. He specified GP services, prescribed drugs, medicines, aids and appliances, dental, ophthalmic, aural, home support, home nursing, counselling, chiropody and physiotherapy services and formed the opinion that the health provisions should operate in a manner similar to the scheme made available to certain persons under the Health (Amendment) Act 1996.
Judge Quirke’s recommendation that the women should have access to the range of services under the Health (Amendment) Act 1996 is being given effect in the Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014.
