Magdalene survivors expect unreserved apology on behalf of state today

Survivors of the Magdalene laundries expect the Government to make an unreserved apology today on behalf of the State for what happened in the facilities.

The Cabinet is scheduled to discuss the wording of an apology and a compensation package for survivors before a statement by Taoiseach Enda Kenny to the Dáil later in the day.

Mr Kenny is scheduled to make a 15-minute speech shortly before 6pm, in which he will address demands by survivors. Two hours of statements by TDs, including party leaders, will then be made on the McAleese report on the institutions.