From 1839 until 1996, young Irish women who didn’t toe the line were remanded to Catholic-run slave-labor laundry facilities. On Feb. 20, 2013, the government apologized for its role. Our host is Margaretta D’Arcy; guest speakers are Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny and women who have been victims of the forced laundry labor practice.
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