Laundry survivors to be met in England

The Taoiseach is expected to travel to England over the coming days to hold further meetings with survivors of the Magdalene Laundries.

Enda Kenny revealed plans for the trip as he accused Fianna Fáil of showing disrespect for the women by pressing ahead with last night’s Dáil motion calling for a state apology.

Fianna Fáil announced the motion before Mr Kenny’s meeting with six victims on Monday when he signalled that an apology would be issued next Tuesday.