Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

An all-party motion on this issue has already been discussed in the House. There is unanimity among Government and Opposition parties that some way of giving redress to these women should be brought forward.

I urge the that the report be published as soon as possible and that a redress mechanism be put in place. The stories of the women are chilling, harrowing and emotive, but time is not on the side of many of them.

I accept that the Government is obliged to take the advice of the Attorney General into account but we must find a mechanism that addresses the suffering of the women concerned and allows them to share their stories with dignity and respect and seek redress.

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