Pat Rabbite Calls for Patience in Magdalene Laundries Controversy
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The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources says he is sure the state will behave appropriately, once the Taoiseach and Tanaiste meet with some of the survivors of the Magdalene Launderies today. Pat Rabbitte was responding to questions about whether or not the Government will apologise to the women. It follows last week's report which detailed clear evidence of State involvement in how women were sent to the laundries, and in how the work-houses were operated. The Justice for Magdalenes group has reservations about today's meeting and has asked for clarification on the nature of it before deciding whether to attend. Minister Rabbitte says he is sure he will be happy with the Government's response - when it eventually comes:
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