Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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504. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the way recommendations and entitlements regarding health care needs of the survivors of the Magdalen laundries will be met, particularly for those who live outside the jurisdiction. [48860/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Legislation is required in order to implement Judge Quirke's recommendation with regard to the provision of medical services to the women who were admitted to and worked in the relevant institutions. My Department, in consultation with the Department of Health, are working on the preparation of the necessary legislation. In line with the recommendation of Judge Quirke these services will provided in the State.

Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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505. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a breakdown of applications to the Magdalen laundries scheme following Justice Quirke's report and recommendations by country of residence. [48861/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The following table sets out the breakdown of applications to the restorative justice ex-gratia scheme as recommended by Mr. Justice Quirke.