Government must put money where its mouth is to cleanse 'stains on our State'

“Magdalene laundries, mother and baby homes, industrial schools, illegal adoptions, and clerical child abuse are stains on our State, our society, and also the Catholic Church. Wounds are still open and there is much to be done to bring about justice and truth and healing for victims and survivors,” said Leo Varadkar.

The Taoiseach has received wide acclaim for his speech in Dublin Castle for the visit of the Pope.