Marie Louise O'Donnell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As stated by Senator van Turnhout, I, too, acknowledge the Justice for Magdalenes research, solicitors, lawyers and the women who have stood up for women who have been oppressed and have had lost lives. If I had had the Justice for Magdalenes research in my own life, I may not have taken some of the roads I took. What Senator van Turnhout said is very important. The draft guide will need to be a comprehensive HSE guide.

Some €58 million has been given over to lump sum payments, €18 million has been paid in lump sums and €23 million has been spent to date. I am interested to know how much is left and how it will be used. However, that question does not necessarily apply to this amendment but it is certainly an important issue.