I want to focus on my engagement with a particular group, that is, the mixed race Irish and their involvement with Caranua. They tell me a number of them were not even made aware of the redr... Read more
We used to consider the Famine the darkest moment in our history given the loss of life and the cruelty associated with the abundance of food available at the time while people starved. Howe... Read more
I was privileged last week to meet Ann (not her real name), a Magdalene Laundry survivor who was visiting Ireland from her home abroad. Ann was very open and candid about her experiences bu... Read more
While work on the terms of reference continues during the recess, there will be an opportunity for officials to meet those groups in the interests of justice and getting it right. I supporte... Read more
My Oral question was high on the list and so was taken by Minister Flanagan; I was urging that the Magdalen Laundries would be included in the Commission of Inquiry. The Irish Human Rights... Read more
The Minister answered part of the question. I sought statistics regarding those who have accepted compensation under the Magdalen fund and those who have applications pending. Some useful in... Read more
The Minister was replying to Independent TD Maureen O’Sullivan who asked why An Grianán was not included on the list of institutions covered by the restorative justice scheme. Ms Fitzgerald... Read more
When we hear the term “mass grave”, we normally associate it with countries in conflict such as Rwanda, Cambodia, Iraq or Bosnia but we now have a mass grave in Ireland, which is... Read more
Following Leaders’ Question last week there was good news for ‘Rita’; an offer was made to her from the Department. Contact from some in Canada who heard my interview on Ca... Read more
I want to return to a very significant and moving moment which took place in the Dáil on Tuesday, 19 February 2013. Part of its significance was due to the reaction of the ladies from the Ma... Read more
