Magdalene survivors to meet Taoiseach

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore will meet with survivors of the Magdalene Laundries today to hear their stories.

The meeting, expected to last at least two hours, was requested by Magdalene Survivors Together in advance of next week’s Dáil debate on the McAleese Report into the laundries.

Steven O’Riordan, spok-esman for Magdalene Survivors Together said he hoped Mr Kenny would fully understand the importance of issuing a state apology after meeting with the women.