Wait almost over for Magdalene women

Survivors of Catholic-run workhouses in Ireland are awaiting an apology from state and church over their forced detention in the institutions.

Survivors of Catholic-run workhouses in Ireland are awaiting an apology from State and Catholic church over their forced detention in the institutions.

A report being published tomorrow is expected to formally reveal the extent of the Irish Government’s knowledge, involvement and responsibility for what happened in Magdalene laundries.