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The religious orders responsible for running the Magdalene Laundries have told the Government they won’t contribute to the fund set-up for survivors.
The Mercy Sisters; the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity; the Sisters of Charity – and the Good Shepherd Sisters have told the Justice Minister they will not pay into the scheme – which could cost up to 58 million euro.
It’s believed the orders will assist in the assembly of records and looking after former residents who remain in their care.
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