Vow to tackle gaps in redress for laundries

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has apologised to Magdalene laundry survivors and pledged that the Government will address in full gaps, delays or disputes over their struggle for justice.

Former residents and their families of the religious-run institutions have given an initial welcome to the minister’s words and said this was a significant development.

The minister’s offer of remorse comes ahead of a gathering in Dublin today of hundreds of Magdalene women, who will have their first opportunity to speak freely to others incarcerated in laundries.