Cabinet criticises orders’ refusal to aid Magdalene fund

The Cabinet has criticised a refusal by religious orders to pay into a compensation fund for Magdalene Laundry survivors.

Cabinet criticises orders’ refusal to aid Magdalene fund
Wed, 17 Jul, 2013 - 01:00
Juno McEnroe and Conall Ó Fátharta

Justice Minister Alan Shatter said he was “disappointed” that the Mercy Sisters, the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, the Sisters of Charity, and the Good Shepherd Sisters would not add to a fund.

It is estimated a fund for survivors could be between €35m and €58m.

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