Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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To ask the Minister for Health the progress that has been made regarding the review into the statute of limitations for the survivors of symphysiotomy. [45370/12]

James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)
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The HSE provides a range of services to women who continue to suffer the effects of having undergone this procedure. These services include the provision of medical cards, the availability of independent clinical advice and the organisation of individual pathways of care and the arrangement of appropriate follow-up.

My Department has commissioned an independent research report in relation to the practice of symphysiotomy on Ireland. The Research included a consultation process involving patient groups, health professionals and in particular the women who have undergone symphysiotomy. It is expected that this report will be presented to the Department in the near future.

It is intended that the awaited report will inform the Government’s overall consideration of this matter, including the consideration of any actions or legal implications that may be required. It would be premature for me to make any other comments at this stage on what actions might be taken, prior to giving full consideration to the recommendations of the report.