A new report revealing the extent of the Irish Government’s knowledge and involvement in the detention of women in Magdalene laundries is to be published this afternoon.
Groups supporting survivors of Magdalene laundries say it is a momentous day for the women involved and their families.
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However, they say the issue will not rest will the publication of Martin McAleese’s report into the laundries.
The Justice For Magdalenes Group wants the government to act swiftly – to apologise to the Magdalene women, and to set up a redress scheme that will compensate them.
