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Republic of Shame: 'One woman came in wearing two corsets to hide her pregnancy'

A new book seeks to highlight how much this period in Irish history still impacts on people today.

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Sep 14th 2019, 6:00 PM

# mother-and-baby homes

Bessborough nun claims she doesn't remember any child deaths - there were 31 during her time there

The commission said the affidavit from the congregation that ran the mother and baby home was “speculative, inaccurate and misleading”.

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Apr 17th 2019, 12:23 PM

# Frances' story

'The nun made us put our hands on electrical panels to get an electric shock'

Abandoned, abused and abducted – this is one woman’s Magdalene story.

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Jun 9th 2018, 10:00 PM

# Dublin

Appeal to fund hotel stays for large-scale gathering of Magdalene survivors

Justice for Magdalenes Research is calling on the government to help organise the event.

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Mar 6th 2018, 7:53 AM

# mark of respect

Public asked to lay flowers at graves of Magdalene women today

Over 1,600 women are buried in cemeteries around the country, many of whom are in unmarked graves.

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Mar 5th 2017, 7:40 AM

# magdalene laundry

'It came as a big shock to find my mother was being locked in and tortured like I was'

A mother and daughter are campaigning for the children of Magdalene women to receive a State apology.

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Jan 14th 2017, 7:45 AM

# Magdalene

This girl tweeted that nobody showed up to her nana's art show and it was heartbreaking

She’s the new Papaw.

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May 6th 2016, 9:56 PM

# Justice

Has the Government "pared back" what was promised to Magdalene survivors?

A number of organisations have called on the government to implement all of the recommendations in the Quirke report.

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Jan 19th 2015, 5:45 PM

# Magdalene Laundries

Government announces legislation to support Magdalene survivors

The Justice Minister also announced that lump sums totalling €12.8 million have been paid to survivors.

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Jun 24th 2014, 4:39 PM

# Magdalene Laundries

Magdalene women share nearly €9m in compensation - but still waiting on healthcare

Around 250 women have accepted offers of compensation from a fund set up in the wake of the McAleese report into the Magdalene Laundries, the Public Accounts Committee heard today.

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Mar 13th 2014, 8:00 PM

# compensation

Abuse survivors to protest against redress fund

Survivors Who Stand Together claim that they are being treated like “beggars”.

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Feb 25th 2014, 10:13 AM

# Redress

Women 'yet to receive a penny' on anniversary of apology to Magdalene survivors

Today marks the one year anniversary of the apology from the Taoiseach to Magdalene survivors.

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Feb 19th 2014, 6:15 AM

# Survivors

'Serious errors' with McAleese Report, say Magdalene survivors

Justice for Magdalenes Research pointed to the length of time the McAleese Report said most women stayed in the laundries, compared to how long survivors actually stayed in them.

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Nov 8th 2013, 9:37 AM

# ICCL

UN committee members hear call for independent Magdalene inquiry

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties presented a list of recent developments in Ireland to the committee.

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Oct 30th 2013, 7:45 PM

# Survivors

Call for immediate compensation as second Magdalene survivor passes away

Kathleen Whelan is one of two members of Magdalene Survivors Together who has died this year before receiving compensation.

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Oct 22nd 2013, 3:51 PM

# Symphysiotomy

Symphysiotomy survivors reject Magdalene type redress scheme

After a meeting with the Health Minister today, one of the groups representing women said at no stage did Reilly condemn the practice.

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Aug 1st 2013, 6:10 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Thursday

Everybody’s talking about exiting the bailout, the end of the Dáil term and Nelson Mandela’s birthday.

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Jul 18th 2013, 10:57 PM

# Protest

Magdalene survivors call on Catholics to boycott mass this weekend

A group representing survivors of the Magdalene laundries has asked people to withhold donations to their local Catholic church this weekend.

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Jul 18th 2013, 3:13 PM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Wednesday

Everybody’s talking about an abortion case in the High Court, a new broadcasting charge and the cover of Rolling Stone.

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Jul 17th 2013, 10:21 PM

# Your Say

Poll: How will you vote on gay marriage?

Ireland will most likely hold a referendum on gay marriage next year. How will you vote?

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Jul 17th 2013, 3:53 PM

# Magdalene

Explainer: How can religious orders refuse to pay compensation to Magdalenes?

Why are the religious orders responsible for running the Magdalene Laundries not obliged to pay financial compensation to survivors?

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Jul 17th 2013, 11:30 AM

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Tuesday

Everyone’s talking about the abortion legislation passing the Seanad, Magdalene laundries, and Katy French’s inquest.

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Jul 16th 2013, 10:09 PM

# Magdalene Laundries

Shatter: I can't go in a tank and force Magdalene orders to pay compensation

Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said he is disappointed that religious orders implicated in the Magdalene Laundries scandal will not contribute to the compensation fund for survivors.

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Jul 16th 2013, 6:04 PM

# Survivors

Government condemned by symphysiotomy group for "underhand approach"

A survivors’ group says any proposals for a Magdalene-type scheme of redress would be “wholly inappropriate”, and has called on the Government to engage with its members.

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Jul 10th 2013, 8:00 AM

# Magdalene

Magdalene group seeks meeting with Shatter over 'deeply unfair' redress scheme

The compensation scheme announced this week falls far short of what’s required, survivors say.

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Jun 27th 2013, 10:10 PM

# Magdalenes

Magdalene survivor group ‘not happy at all’ with redress package

Members of the group Magdalene Survivors Together have demanded the religious orders which operated the laundry system be held responsible for the abuse that went on inside them.

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Jun 26th 2013, 10:10 PM

# Survivors

‘Today is about justice’: Magdalene redress scheme details announced

The Magdalene survivors will all receive cash payments from €11,500 to €100,000, depending on their length of stay.

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Jun 26th 2013, 10:00 PM

# Magdalene

Details of Magdalene compensation scheme due today

The Minister for Justice is expected to be published details of the compensation and support scheme for hundreds of women who survived the laundries.

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Jun 26th 2013, 7:44 AM

# Justice for Magdalenes

Call for immediate independent redress scheme for Magdalene women

The Justice for Magdalenes Research group has called for immediate redress following a report into the State involvement with Magdalene laundries.

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Jun 18th 2013, 5:37 PM

# Alan Shatter

Bethany Home survivors to meet Shatter for redress and apology

The survivors of the Protestant-run Bethany home are calling for redress and an apology for their treatment at the home.

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Apr 9th 2013, 3:58 PM

# Magdalenes

Survivor guide published for Magdalene women applying to Commission

The guide for survivors is published ahead of a report by a former High Court judge into how the State can best provide redress and support for the women.

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Mar 26th 2013, 8:38 AM

# legal advice

Calls for Magdalenes to be given independent legal advice

A solicitor for some of the London-based women says the State should pay for legal representation as it did during the Redress Scheme.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 7:15 AM

Voices

Column: Ireland's political system must embrace diversity to foster justice

Paying attention to multiple, often mutually reinforcing disadvantages, can help us understand injustices committed against marginalised members of our society, writes Clara Fischer.

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Feb 26th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Bethany Home

Bethany Home survivors: "They will have to realise we are not going away"

The group representing the survivors said that they will continue to push for redress and a memorial to children at the home buried in unmarked graves.

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Feb 23rd 2013, 7:15 AM