Taoiseach to make formal Dáil apology to survivors of industrial homes

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

The Taoiseach will make a formal Dáil apology to survivors of industrial homes, after a deal was reached between the Government and four hunger strikers campaigning for better support.

A Government spokesperson confirmed a package of supports was agreed for survivors of institutional abuse after a mediation process.