IRELAND
Irish Times
Patsy McGarry
Tue, Apr 2, 2013
The Justice for Magdalenes advocacy group has published a guide for women who were incarcerated in the Magdalene laundries as they prepare to engage with the Government Magdalene Fund. Titled Survivor Guide to Magdalen Commission , it is available at magdalenelaundries.com.
Following the official State apology by Taoiseach Enda Kenny on February 19th, the Government asked Mr Justice John Quirke to undertake a three-month review following which he is to make recommendations on criteria for applications to the Magdalene Fund.
Women who had been in the laundries and who have not already registered with the Magdalene Commission are encouraged to do so.
The group’s guide is intended solely as an aid to the women. Its purpose is to help them and their families create a checklist of their current needs.
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