103 children sent abroad by Catholic agencies in North, minister reveals

More than 100 children were taken from their families in the North by Catholic agencies to former British colonies, the health minister said today.

103 children sent abroad by Catholic agencies in North, minister reveals

More than 100 children were taken from their families in the North by Catholic agencies to former British colonies, the health minister said today.

Last month British Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressed regret for the “misguided” Child Migrant Programme, telling the House of Commons he was “truly sorry”. He also announced a £6m (€6.6m) fund to reunite families that were torn apart.

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