IRELAND
Irish Legal News
Two women who were forced to work in Magdalen laundries have been granted an order of certiorari, quashing the refusal of the Minister for Justice and Equality to admit them to a government compensation scheme.
Mr Justice Michael White refused to grant relief on the basis that the decision was unreasonable and irrational, but held that the decisions were reached in violation of their right to natural and constitutional justice and fair procedures.
The ex gratia scheme
Two women, MKL and DC, sought orders of certiorari quashing the refusal of the Minister to admit them to the ex gratia scheme established by the Government of Ireland in December 2013 for women who were admitted to and worked in the Magdalen Laundries.
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