Magdalene: Orders Refuse to Compensate

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July 16, 2013

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The religious orders responsible for running the Magdalene Laundries have told the Government they won’t contribute to the fund set-up for survivors.

The Mercy Sisters; the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity; the Sisters of Charity – and the Good Shepherd Sisters have told the Justice Minister they will not pay into the scheme – which could cost up to 58 million euro.

It’s believed the orders will assist in the assembly of records and looking after former residents who remain in their care.

The Chief-Executive of Barnardos Fergus Finlay says the Government should insist that the orders pay compensation.