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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Michael Mullins: ...Certain Institutions Act 2015 will come into force on 1 July. The primary purpose of the Act is to make provision for a broad range of health services free of charge to those who had been in the Magdalen laundries. These women were treated very badly by the State in the past and it is good to see that some efforts are now being made to redress the injustices inflicted on them. The...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: ...bright light was necessarily shone on a very dark chapter of Ireland's history. I applaud the Taoiseach for taking a period of two weeks to consider the McAleese report and his meetings with the Magdalen survivors. This contributed to the sincerity and content of the apology he gave. I also welcome the apology from the Tánaiste, the leader of Fianna Fáil and the fine contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: ...bright light was necessarily shone on a very dark chapter of Ireland's history. I applaud the Taoiseach for taking a period of two weeks to consider the McAleese report and his meetings with the Magdalen survivors. This contributed to the sincerity and content of the apology he gave. I also welcome the apology from the Tánaiste, the leader of Fianna Fáil and the fine contributions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Feb 2013)

Michael Mullins: I join colleagues in congratulating and complimenting former Senator Martin McAleese and his team on the publication of the report yesterday. The facts and scale of the Magdalen laundries scandal are known. It is appropriate that the Government would take time to analyse the comprehensive report and give its response. It should not be forgotten that this is the first Government in the...