Micheal Martin: Ireland will need to confront dark part of history

The transcript discusses the societal issues in Ireland, focusing on the self-imposed regime that led to the mistreatment of women and children. It highlights the warped attitudes towards sexuality and intimacy, and the societal embrace of judgmentalism and moral certainty. The transcript emphasizes the complicity of all society in these issues and expresses hope that a report can catalyze change and help society confront these truths.

What was the nature of the regime described in the report?

• A temporary phase

• A result of economic factors

• Self-imposed by society

• Imposed by a foreign power

How did society treat women and children according to the report?

• As equals

• Exceptionally badly

• With indifference

• With respect and care

What societal attitude contributed to the damage described in the report?

• Technological advancement

• Economic conservatism

• Judgmentalism and moral certainty

• Openness to change

What was notably absent in society according to the report?

• Economic stability

• Technological innovation

• Basic kindness

• Political leadership

What does the report hope to achieve for society?

• Political reform

• Technological advancement

• A catalyst for confronting societal truths

• Economic growth