Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday we paid tribute to former Senator Martin McAleese which largely had to do with his detailed work on the Magdalen laundries report. We should be careful not to impugn his or his team's integrity. I believe they gave a fair and accurate assessment of what happened within the terms of reference. Yes, that was a huge blot on the State and certainly there were barbaric and horrific practices involved. I am saddened that some Members are, in effect, playing politics with the issue. They are implying that the Taoiseach was personally responsible. He has said sorry, and I believe-----