Monday, February 18, 2013

UK Magdalenes accept apology delay

Taoiseach Enda Kenny arrives for a meeting at the Irish Embassy in London with UK based women who spent time in the Magdalene laundries before leaving Ireland. Photograph: Neil Hall.Taoiseach Enda Kenny's decision not to apologise immediately for State involvement in the Magdalene Laundries was endorsed by the UK-based survivors group, who met the Taoiseach at the Irish Embassy in London on Saturday.
However, the women made it clear that a full apology is expected when he speaks in the Dail next week, plus details about payment for their years of unpaid labour and compensation and funding for welfare services.