Wait almost over for Magdalene women

Survivors of Catholic-run workhouses in Ireland are awaiting an apology from state and church over their forced detention in the institutions.

Wait almost over for Magdalene women
Mon, 04 Feb, 2013 - 16:31

Survivors of Catholic-run workhouses in Ireland are awaiting an apology from State and Catholic church over their forced detention in the institutions.

A report being published tomorrow is expected to formally reveal the extent of the Irish Government’s knowledge, involvement and responsibility for what happened in Magdalene laundries.

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