I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 87 together.
I can advise the Deputy that in October 2014 the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, on request from my Department, circulated an information note on the Magdalen Laundries Restorative Justice Ex Gratia Scheme through their embassies around the world to the local Irish communities. My Department is not aware of the details of every organisation and Irish community group around the world that received this information note. If the Deputy is aware of any group or organisation which would like to have this information note, my officials in the Restorative Justice Implementation Unit will be happy to assist.
On a general point, the Deputy will be aware that the McAleese and Quirke Reports and the establishment of the Magdalen Scheme attracted worldwide media attention. The Irish Women Survivors Support Network also circulated thousands of leaflets in the UK and continue to raise awareness about the Scheme.
The Ex Gratia Scheme remains open to new applications.
The Deputy will be interested to note that, to date, 660 women have received lump sum payments at a cost of over €24.7m. The women are also in receipt of other supports under the Scheme including top up pension type payments and free access to a range of medical services.