IRELAND
Irish Times
Jason Kennedy
One of the main advocacy groups for survivors of the Magdalene laundries is ending its political campaign following the State apology earlier this year.
The group, Justice for Magdalenes, said its main goals were to see a State apology to laundry survivors and to ensure a compensation scheme was established. A statement issued by the group said responsibility to ensure justice is delivered now rests with Irish society, including Church, State, families and local communities.
“As a voluntary group, and having worked at maximum capacity over the past four years, JFM believes it has achieved all that it can by way of political advocacy,” it said. “In withdrawing from the political advocacy arena, JFM takes this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped the group accomplish its goals. Our campaign was truly a collaborative effort.”
The group has been preparing to end its campaign over recent months and has released a series of questions and concerns relating to the Magdalen fund they say remain unanswered. They have also published a self-help guide for survivors and another for family members.
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