Search for magdalene speaker:Deirdre Clune (KildareStreet.com)

Seanad: Magdalen Laundries Report: Statements (27 Feb 2013): Deirdre Clune: I welcome the opportunity to recognise the Magdalen women for the work they have done and courage they have shown in coming forward to tell their story. It has been a long road for them. As an earlier speaker noted, this is not the end of the road but the start of a new chapter, one which I hope will be bright. I also commend the women's supporters and those who worked with them and helped...
Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (15 Jun 2011): Deirdre Clune: ...that is said in this House and that record will be there in 20 or 50 years. When I was writing my speaking notes today, I was listening to an interview on "Drivetime" with Mary Raftery about the Magdalene laundries and there were references to the debates in this House and the DÃ¡il at the time. What we say will be revisited in future to see what the issues of concern were. Reform of...

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