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Magdalene Laundries: Motion [Private Members] (25 Sep 2012): Niall Collins: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak about the Magdalene laundries. While I am new to the justice portfolio, the groups representing women who were residents in these institutions had constant contact with my predecessor, Deputy Dara Calleary, who kept our party briefed on their ongoing issues. At the outset, l want to put on record my own opinion and that of Fianna Fáil that it...

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