IRELAND
Irish Independent
KEVIN DOYLE – 17 MAY 2013
THE Justice for Magdalenes group has announced the end of its political campaign.
The advocacy body for survivors of the laundries said that it had achieved its main objectives.
Its members will continue to assist survivors but only in a personal capacity.
The body said today that its main aims where to bring about an official apology from the State for survivors and the establishment of a compensation scheme.
“The door will be open to every survivor and/or her family members and/or other groups representing Magdalene survivors to pursue their own claim for redress,” said a statement.
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