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Waiting
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a2.jpgMembers of Magdalene Survivors Together on their way to the Dail before an anticipated apology from Enda Kenny on behalf of the State. Photograph: Alan Betson /The Irish Times
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Waiting
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a7.jpgMaureen O'Sullivan who spent 2 years in a Magdalene laundry on her way into the Dail with other survivors . Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
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Waiting
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a9.jpgWomen gather at Leinster House as Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to make a statement two weeks after the McAleese report revealed significant State involvement in the 10,000 women who passed through the religious run laundries. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
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Waiting
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a8.jpgAngela Downey, from Donnybrook, whose mother Mary Merrigan spent 40 years in Magdalene laundries, outside the Dail. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
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Watching
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a12.jpgSurvivors of Magdalene laundries on their way into the Dail to sit in the public gallery for the debate on the McAleese report and an apology from Enda Kenny on behalf of the State. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
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Watching
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a11.jpgSurvivors in the public gallery received a standing ovation from TDs in the packed chamber when the Taoiseach concluded. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
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Apology
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a13.jpgSpeaking directly to the women, some of whom sat in the public gallery, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said: 'This is a national shame, for which I again say, I am deeply sorry and offer my full and heartfelt apologies'.
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Apology
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/m14.gif'I as Taoiseach, on behalf of the State, the Government and our citizens, deeply regret and apologise unreservedly to all those women for the hurt that was done to them, and for any stigma they suffered, as a result of the time they spent in a Magdalene laundry,' Taoiseach Enda Kenny said. His voice choked with emotion as he concluded his address.
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Vindicated
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a6.jpgWomen were 'trilled and moved' by the apology. Kathleen Janette pictured leaving Leinster House was in Stanhope Street from 1951-1954. Stanhope Street women will now be included in the fund to assist women. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA
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Vindicated
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a4.jpgMagdalene laundry survivors Marina Gambold, Maureen O'Sullivan and Kathleen Jannette outside the Dail after Enda Kenny’s State apology. 'He didn’t hold back on anything. He really did us proud,' Ms O’Sullivan said. Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
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Vindicated
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a5.jpgMary Smyth of Madalene Survivors Together leaving Leinster House in after hearing Taoiseach Enda Kenny's State apology. Women were 'thrilled and moved' by the speech. Niall Carson/PA Wire
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Vindicated
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a3.jpgSurvivors of Magdalene laundries Diane Croghan, Josaphine Meade, Mary Smyth and Kathleen Jannette outside the Dail. Women described the apology as 'extraordinary' and 'fantastic' Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish Times
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Vindicated
http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/gallery/files/2013/02/a1.jpgMarina Gambold, Maureen O'Sullivan, Mary McGuinness, Kathleen Janette, Steven O'Riordan, Geraldine Cronin and Julie McClure outsie the Dail. 'Now we can get on with our lives,' Ms O'Sullivan said. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
