Seanad debates
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage
10:30 am
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour) | Oireachtas source
My responsibility and that of the Department is to implement fully the recommendations of Judge Quirke. I do not necessarily want to do this but there is a statement from JFM research, National Women's Council of Ireland, which sets out a list of things which are not in the Bill. Of the ten listed, Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9 flatly contradict the recommendations because they are provided for in the Bill. If people are going to send out statements on what is and is not in the Bill, I wish they would stick to the facts because it is easy to make a statement understanding how passionate and emotional people feel about this issue. Frankly, as the Senator is listing things that are not in the Bill, of course it will upset people. At first glance, that Nos. 1, 3, 6, 7 and 9 are wrong, is remarkable, and-----
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