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Magdalene laundry survivors still waiting for medical benefits promised to them

Magdalene laundry survivors have still not received all of the medical benefits promised to them following the State apology seven years ago.

Magdalene laundry survivors still waiting for medical benefits promised to them

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020 - 15:20

Conall Ó Fátharta

Fine Gael Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan

Magdalene laundry survivors have still not received all of the medical benefits promised to them following the State apology seven years ago.

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