Labhrás Ó Murchú (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is no ordinary case. We know the history and background and we know the length of time it has taken to reach this destination. I am sure the Minister of State will reply in a moment and I asked if he has met the representatives of those who expect to benefit from the Bill and has given them the same answers. Senators Ó Clochartaigh and Norris have both put points for consideration. Everybody in the House, including the Minister of State, wants to do the right thing, and that is why people are emotional about this. They want to ensure we are dotting the i's and crossing the t's, with any anomalies, doubts or lack of clarity being dealt with.

We will have to take the Acting Chairman's direction on whether Senator Ó Clochartaigh's proposal to pause and reflect on what can be done on Report Stage can be considered. I certainly do not see any problem with the point put forward by Senator Norris. We all want to do the right thing and achieve clarity.We are reflecting what the survivors of the Magdalen laundries are thinking and what they are concerned about. It should be possible and it has to be possible for us to put their concerns at ease.