I again raise the plight of thalidomide survivors. They have been waiting more than 60 years for justice and have become desperately frustrated. They are urgently seeking a Government commitment to re-engaging with them to achieve a resolution to seek a State apology and a compensation package, a fair deal. I have been raising this consistently for some time. The Minister met Finola Cassidy from the Irish Thalidomide Association last week. I pay tribute to her and her colleagues for their advocacy.

She has informed me how deeply anxious they are to reach a resolution. I am seeking a commitment that the Government will engage with the association in order to achieve that resolution. There have been positive noises on this in recent weeks, but I am now asking for a commitment.

I am glad the Deputy raised this issue. I met with Finola Cassidy again last week. Other Ministers, including the Minister for Health, Deputy Donnelly, have engaged on the matter. I want the process to be restarted. Last year, the facilitation process, which is confidential in nature, made a great deal of progress. That has stalled now, however. I earnestly want to see it restarted. Finola and the members of the Irish Thalidomide Association deserve to see that happen. We have to agree what will need to happen to restart the process. The confidentiality aspect is very important. I know Finola and others completely agree with that and that we can move towards ensuring each survivor is looked after appropriately. We have brought in a range of supports over time and they have been welcomed, but I really do want to see the process restart.

I am glad the Deputy raised this matter. I will speak with the Minister for Health directly - many of us have already done so. I know the Minister is committed to moving this matter on.