I would like to ask about the Statute of Limitations (Amendment) Bill 2013, which was introduced in this House by my colleague, Deputy Ó Caoláin, to assist the survivors of symphysiotomy. This is really becoming a mess. It was supposed to go before the Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality in order that progress could be made, but it was delayed. I understand it is now intended to send it to the Committee on Health and Children. The logic behind sending a statute of limitations Bill to the Committee on Health and Children escapes me. I spoke to some of the representatives of these women yesterday. I urge the Minister to progress this legislation immediately when the House reconvenes after the recess. This matter should be dealt with once and for all.

This is one of a number of serious areas where nothing was done for a very long time. Officials in the Department of Justice and Equality and the Department of Health are discussing the best way to proceed with the Bill that was brought before the House. The Minister has given some personal time to the matter. We will see that it is advanced.