Michael Mullins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

An apology is important and I have no doubt it will come. However, an apology must mean more than words. It is appropriate and the Taoiseach has a responsibility to ensure that when he gives that apology he has put in place some supports and benefits for the people who have suffered much. He also has a responsibility to act on behalf of the State which is broke. We have to put in place an appropriate apology and supports that we can afford. As stated, the Taoiseach is a caring person who will do the right thing for those people who deserve to be treated properly. For decades they have been left in a state of limbo where nobody appeared to care or did nothing for them until this Government took decisive action.