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Compensation for some Magdalene Laundries victims to be paid before Christmas

Some survivors of the Magdalene laundries will be paid tax free compensation before Christmas, it has been revealed.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2013

Funds disbursed within weeks for Magdalene survivors

Nearly 700 Magdalene Laundry survivors who have so far applied for compensation payments will begin to receive funds under a government scheme in the next few weeks.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2013

Congregations urged to back Magdalenes redress scheme

Religious congregations have a moral obligation to contribute to a fund to support survivors of the Magdalene laundries, Justice Minister Alan Shatter said.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2013