Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I would like to ask about the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013, which was introduced in this House by my colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, to assist the survivors of symphysiotomy. This is really becoming a mess. It was supposed to go before the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality in order that progress could be made, but it was delayed. I understand it is now intended to send it to the Committee on Health and Children. The logic behind sending a statute of limitations Bill to the Committee on Health and Children escapes me. I spoke to some of the representatives of these women yesterday. I urge the Minister to progress this legislation immediately when the House reconvenes after the recess. This matter should be dealt with once and for all.

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