IRELAND
Irish Examiner
Sinn Féin deputy leader Mary Lou is backing calls for the Mother and Baby Home inquiry to include the Magdalene Laundries.
A full commission of inquiry is being set up, and will have the power to compel documents and witnesses.
It will include at least one institution outside Catholic control.
Speaking today Deputy McDonald said concerns expressed about a report on the issue carried out by Martin McAleese could be addressed in the new investigation.
“To understand the Mother and Baby homes you have to include the Magdalene Laundries,” Deputy McDonald said.
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