It would be most unfair if people were in some way precluded from participating in the scheme because they also spent time in an industrial school. The issues are considered separately and if people were subject to forced labour in a Magdalen institution, they should be able to receive compensation for this, irrespective of whether they received redress under a previous scheme in respect of industrial schools.

There has been a good deal of publicity about the inclusion of Bethany Home and there is a strong case for its inclusion. I know Senator David Norris, in particular, has spoken strongly about this for some years now. It is important that survivors of these institutions can be addressed in an inclusive way. I know Judge Quirke and the Government will be inclusive in the application of the scheme.