Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)

Question 42: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality that leaving aside the work of the Inter-Departmental Committee being chaired by Senator Mc Aleese, the action he is taking to progress the issue of restorative justice for women of the Magdalene laundry system; his response to the Restorative Justice and Reparations scheme proposed by the Justice for Magdalenes group; when will the State lead on offering an apology and establish the dedicated unit; and if he is seeking legal advice on the proposed Commission for Financial Reparation as prepared by the JFM group. [31295/11]

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