Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is almost eight months since the Taoiseach's apology to the survivors of the Magdalen laundries and several months since the establishment of a very limited form of redress for the women concerned. To date, however, not a single cent has been paid out. I have raised this issue with the Minister for Justice and Equality with a view to establishing not just when the moneys will be paid but also when the very basic services these women require will be delivered. He refuses to give an answer. I am, therefore, affording the Tánaiste the opportunity to tell us and, more importantly, the women in question, when those commitments will be fulfilled.

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