Organisation: Justice for Magdalene

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Restorative Justice for Magdalenes

Justice for Magdalenes Research says justice not only requires prompt provision of compensation, pensions, healthcare, and other benefits, but also the truth about what happened in the laundries

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Justice for Magdalene's research group welcomes report

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Lord mayor signs book of apologies for Magdalene victims

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Magdalene survivors expect unreserved apology on behalf of state today

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Opposition brands Kenny a disgrace for failing to apologise

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Magdalene survivors say Kenny's failure to apologise formally is 'shameful'

As little dignity in death as in life

‘WE should make every effort to induce them to remain in the asylum... where they are assured of the grace of a happy death.”

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

Ornate statues for nuns, mass grave for Magdalenes

The vandalised Magdalene grave at Sunday’s Well contains the names of just 30 women who died between 1882 and 1983.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2013

State Magdalene response ‘cynical’

The Government’s response to the UN Committee Against Torture recommendations on the Magdalene Laundries issue has been termed “cynical” and “disingenuous”.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2012

Hundreds of laundry survivors entitled to apologies and pensions, group claims

THE academic leading the Justice for Magdalene group said he believed an apology from the Government was imminent and that statutory pensions should then be provided to “hundreds” of survivors.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2011

Religious agree to help Magdalenes

THE four religious congregations that ran the Magdalene houses in Ireland have agreed to help achieve justice for thousands of women who were forced to work in the laundries.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2011

UN torture committee calls for independent probe into Magdalene abuse

The United Nations Committee Against Torture has called for an independent investigation into the Magdalene Laundries and allegations of abuse there.

Mon, 06 Jun, 2011