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Death and Burial of Children in Mother and Baby Homes: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (11 Jun 2014)

Séamus Healy: ...social status of the women in these homes; the mistreatment of mothers and babies; the burial procedures; forced and illegal adoptions; vaccine trials and so on must be examined. The issue of the Magdalen laundries and the question of redress must also be addressed by the inquiry. It must be timely and commence immediately.

Leaders' Questions (2 Oct 2013)

Séamus Healy: I did not ask about the Magdalen laundries. I asked about housing adaptation grants.

Magdalen Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (13 Feb 2013)

Séamus Healy: To a large extent the report confirms what we knew already, and what we knew was that approximately 10,000 women entered these Magdalen laundries from the time of the foundation of the State up to 1996 when the last one closed. We know that the State was involved in almost every aspect of the life of these laundries. For instance, there is evidence that it was involved in the routes by...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Séamus Healy: ...should divide. Even at this late stage, I appeal to the Minister to withdraw the amendment and to allow this motion to be passed unanimously by the House. We must acknowledge that abuse occurred in Magdalene laundries. The abuse was an appalling breach of trust and the victims of that abuse suffered, and continue to suffer, greatly. We must acknowledge the hurt and the hardship caused...

Magdalene Laundries: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (26 Sep 2012)

Séamus Healy: ...should divide. Even at this late stage, I appeal to the Minister to withdraw the amendment and to allow this motion to be passed unanimously by the House. We must acknowledge that abuse occurred in Magdalene laundries. The abuse was an appalling breach of trust and the victims of that abuse suffered, and continue to suffer, greatly. We must acknowledge the hurt and the hardship caused...

Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (8 May 2012)

Séamus Healy: ...we have not had a children's rights referendum. It is urgent and necessary and I hope it will take place before the end of this year. There is an indisputable case for the inclusion of the Magdalene laundries and the Bethany Home in the institutions covered and I urge the Minister, even at this late stage, to include them. I understand the cost to the State will be €1.36 billion...