Apology Related to Childhood Abuse (Hunger Strikers): Statements
Dail Éireann — 2026-02-25
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Pa Daly (SF), Kerry

Yes. I see in the Taoiseach's statement on behalf of the Government that he acknowledges and apologises for the generational wrong. He acknowledges that some children who were subsequently boarded out experienced exploitation and that many boys were sent to work on farms and many girls were sent to work in domestic service. He said in the statement at the time-----

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Sitting date: 2026-02-25