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The Labour Parliamentary Party tonight said the Government needs to address the issue of an apology to the Magdalene survivors in the context of honouring and vindicating them.

Labour TDS and Senators said the treatment inflicted on the women was a historical wrong that had to be put right.

The statement follows a meeting which heard widespread criticism of the Government’s handling of the issue.

Minister of State Kathleen Lynch earlier today said that it was her personal view that there should be an apology.