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Madam, – Does Taoiseach Brian Cowen believe that women deserved the treatment they endured in the nation’s Magdalene laundries? Does he really think there is nothing to apologise for? Or, does he not care? Justice for Magdalenes (JFM), a survivor advocacy group, questions Mr Cowen’s political leadership on this issue.