Happy International Women's Day to everyone here and beyond, but in particular to the women of the Magdalen laundries, the subject of my question to the Tánaiste. Seven women of the Magdalen laundries have died since the former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, made his apology to the House, and there is no sign of the redress being passed to these women. They have been treated disgracefully by this Government and by the Department. Will the Tánaiste please address this and tell us when we will see justice for the Magdalens?

One of the most powerful speeches I have ever heard in this Chamber was made by Deputy Enda Kenny responding to the plight of women who were in Magdalen laundries. It is not fair to say this Government has not acted or is not sincere in supporting and treating appropriately victims of Magdalen laundries and other industrial settings.

Words, not deeds.

Let the Tánaiste answer, please.

I accept that. I will have to come back to the Deputy on the exact timing, redress and so on but I assure her the Government is determined to play a supportive role in this area, as it has outlined on many occasions.