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Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (15 Dec 2009): Dermot Ahern: I understand that arrangements were occasionally made under which a female convicted of a criminal offence might be offered the choice of going to a Magdalen laundry rather than serving a prison sentence. Such arrangements had no statutory basis. A person charged with a criminal offence may in certain circumstances be remanded in custody by the courts pending trial or sentencing. The...
Written Answers — Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform: Magdalene Laundries (15 Dec 2009): Noel Coonan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Act or legislation governing persons who were made serve and spend their time in the Magdalene laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47002/09]
Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (15 Dec 2009): Noel Coonan: Question 243: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the Act or legislation governing persons who were made serve and spend their time in the Magdalene laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47002/09]

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