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

I wish to refer to one other aspect of this matter concerning women who have reached certain stages of the process but where there is insufficient evidence to deal with their cases. An interview process has been devised by the Minister but Justice for the Magdalenes and some of the women involves have concerns about the process. There is a need for greater clarity. For example, will departmental officials visit those women who are unable to travel? How will the Departmen deal with the women who lack capacity? If they did not use the €500 available to meet the cost of legal representation, can they use it now? What format will the interview process take? Will the testimony of survivors or that of the religious orders and their records have greater weight? There is also concern about having a separate decision maker. We need greater clarity.

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