The Tánaiste will be aware of the campaign that was extended for many years by victims of abuse in primary schools, and that the Government appointed an adjudicator, a retired High Court judge, Mr. Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill, who issued a recommendation many months ago. Is he aware that at the time Mr. Justice O'Neill made his statement, the Government committed to resolving the problem quickly? Several months have passed, the initial campaign lasted for several years and some of the victims have died, while many are in poor health. Since Mr. Justice O'Neill's report was published, there has been nothing but obfuscation, dither, delay, prevarication, excuses and constant references to the Attorney General.

For how much longer will the Government stand in the way of these people's quest for justice?

Could the Tánaiste tell me when the Minister for Education and Skills will honour his commitment to meet a representative group of ex-pupils from Creagh Lane school in Limerick?

My note says that the review is ongoing. The Department of Education and Skills is committed to reviewing the ex gratia scheme in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General. Given the complexity and sensitivity of the issues involved, careful deliberation is required before proposals can be finalised and brought to the Government. I will raise this matter with the Minister for Education and Skills and I will come back to the Deputy directly on it.