Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

My experiences come from knowing and being with the ladies from the Magdalen laundries. Common among them is the sense of hurt, physical, mental and emotional, which they experienced. In the case of the Magdalen laundry ladies, the main concern is their ages and the timeframe in terms of progressing their issues in a speedy way. I understand the need for balance between indepth study and investigation, but there is a timeline issue. I understand from those with whom I have met recently that the fear is that this will be a kick-to-touch exercise and that it will not really get to the nub of what is needed and what they have been waiting on for so long. Much of the information coming out is extremely difficult for them to process. There was disappointment with the interim report in terms of a lack of information. Is the Minister confident that the next report will be more informative?

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