Search for magdalene speaker:Fergus O'Dowd (KildareStreet.com)

Confidence in the Minister for Justice and Equality: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (29 May 2013): Fergus O'Dowd: ...refused to accept the same salary reductions as everyone else in the public sector. He ensures things are done correctly and properly. He was responsible for the Government apology for the Magdalen laundries which Fianna Fáil Ministers in previous Governments were unable to provide. The Minister's record is clear. Members of the public want the Oireachtas to deal with the economy...

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