Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I dislike using clichés but the one about justice delayed being justice denied is apt in this case. Although considerable progress has been made in the recent past many women have been denied justice. A very human case has been brought to my attention. It involves a 79 year old lady in serious deteriorating health who is waiting on the payment. The payment, in the final years and months of her life, would give her financial independence. Her case was advocated in 2009. I realise that is only one case but it is one that I know about. As the Minister is aware, there are hundreds of cases like hers. I realise the Minister has received the applications but the matter will have to go to the Cabinet. When will it go to the Government? How long will it take the Government to make the decision? After that it will be a further two months.

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