It is almost eight months since the Taoiseach's apology to the survivors of the Magdalen laundries and several months since the establishment of a very limited form of redress for the women concerned. To date, however, not a single cent has been paid out. I have raised this issue with the Minister for Justice and Equality with a view to establishing not just when the moneys will be paid but also when the very basic services these women require will be delivered. He refuses to give an answer. I am, therefore, affording the Tánaiste the opportunity to tell us and, more importantly, the women in question, when those commitments will be fulfilled.

That is not a matter for the Order of Business.

There is no legislative proposal on this matter. We could debate whether there should have been such a proposal, but I am raising the issue now because I am not getting answers anywhere else.

The Tánaiste might give a short response to the Deputy's query.

If I had received notice of the question, I would have prepared an answer for the Deputy after speaking to the relevant Departments.

The issue might be more appropriate to Leaders' Questions.

As the Deputy knows, the range of supports we have committed to provide, including health supports, housing and so on, involve several Departments. I will ask for a reply to be sent to the Deputy.