Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We look forward to that debate very much. I welcome the fact that we will, in early course, have a debate on the findings of the Magdalen report from former Senator, Dr. Martin McAleese. We might have the debate next week and it is very important we have it soon, given the amount of public interest and long delay experienced by the survivors of the Magdalen laundries in seeking justice. We all anticipate the Dáil debate this evening and the Taoiseach's words in particular, as we anticipate that an apology will be given, as the report found a level of State involvement. The report indicates that the State was directly engaged in over a quarter of referrals to the laundries. That alone requires State acknowledgement and an apology, and we look forward to that. I know many colleagues and I will be partaking in the vigil at 5 p.m. outside Leinster House in supporting the survivors.