Industrial home survivors end hunger strike after assurances from Taoiseach

(Left to right) Mary Dunlevy Green, Miriam Moriarty Owens, Mary Donovan and Maurice Patton O'Connell were on hunger strike outside Leinster House demanding access to contributory pensions and Health Amendment Act cards in recognition of the State’s responsibility for their treatment in residential institutions. Photo: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

Four former industrial home survivors have called off a 50-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Taoiseach.

Maurice Patton O'Connell, Mary Donovan, Miriam Moriarty Owens and Mary Dunleavy Greene went without food for more than a month, surviving on coffee and water.