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Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (Resumed) (27 Feb 2013)

Michael Colreavy: This month I witnessed the best and the worst aspects of the operations of Dáil Éireann. The worst came two weeks ago in the form of the Taoiseach's initial response to the Magdalen report in the aftermath of its publication. The Taoiseach gave a lecture on statistics instead of dealing with the crimes perpetrated against the girls and women who were put in Magdalen laundries. In...

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

Michael Colreavy: Is Ireland's legal and political system incompatible with justice? We are still discussing the Magdalene laundries and we are not even considering the Bethany Home. I am obliged to wonder about how we, as a society, have let these people down. The Magdalene laundries are a great stain on the history of Ireland in the 20th century. By voting in favour of the motion, Members have the...

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

Michael Colreavy: Is Ireland's legal and political system incompatible with justice? We are still discussing the Magdalene laundries and we are not even considering the Bethany Home. I am obliged to wonder about how we, as a society, have let these people down. The Magdalene laundries are a great stain on the history of Ireland in the 20th century. By voting in favour of the motion, Members have the...

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (25 Oct 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 63: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects receipt of the interim report from the group assessing the State's responsibilities regarding the victims of the Magdalene laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31237/11]

Written Answers — Magdalene Laundries: Magdalene Laundries (20 Sep 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 68: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress of the group assessing the State's responsibilities regarding the victims of the Magdalene laundries; when he expects receipt of the interim report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24739/11]

Magdalene Laundries (18 May 2011)

Michael Colreavy: Question 44: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the date on which he will bring proposals to the Government outlining a reparations scheme for women who were imprisoned in Magdalene Laundries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11865/11]