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# Magdalenes

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# Department of Justice

Just one maximum compensation payout in Magdalene scheme since expansion

The government has compensated nine Magdalene women out of 87 who have applied since the scheme was widened last year.

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Feb 11th 2019, 12:05 AM

# Frances' story

'The nun made us put our hands on electrical panels to get an electric shock'

Abandoned, abused and abducted – this is one woman’s Magdalene story.

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Jun 9th 2018, 10:00 PM

Has the Government "pared back" what was promised to Magdalene survivors?

A number of organisations have called on the government to implement all of the recommendations in the Quirke report.

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Jan 19th 2015, 5:45 PM

Column: Attempts to silence survivors of symphysiotomy must be fought

Reliance on ex gratia redress schemes should be read against a backdrop of Government reluctance to allow these victims – and others like them – to speak on their own terms about the recent past, writes Máiréad Enright.

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Mar 3rd 2014, 1:00 PM

Ireland, women and 2013: A year we dealt with our legacy issues?

Magdalene survivors, symphysiotomy campaigns and UNCAT criticism of abortion guidelines…this is the year that was.

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Dec 29th 2013, 10:30 AM

# questions asked

UN anti-torture body questions Ireland's record on abortion and Magdalenes

It is the second time this month that a UN agency has voiced concerns about Ireland’s record.

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Nov 28th 2013, 8:28 PM

'Serious errors' with McAleese Report, say Magdalene survivors

Justice for Magdalenes Research pointed to the length of time the McAleese Report said most women stayed in the laundries, compared to how long survivors actually stayed in them.

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Nov 8th 2013, 9:37 AM

First payments to Madgalene Laundry survivors will be made in 4 to 6 weeks

Speaking in the Dáil this evening, Shatter said that over 600 applications have been made for lump-sum payments from the redress scheme set up in the wake of the McAleese report.

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Nov 5th 2013, 6:10 PM

Bit-of-a-buffoon inquiry: The week's news skewed

Breaking via The Mire wire: Seanad insists it’s relevant, talks about fanny; parades mar riots; Magdalene nuns coach banking execs.

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Jul 20th 2013, 10:30 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Jul 18th 2013, 8:49 AM

Explainer: How can religious orders refuse to pay compensation to Magdalenes?

Why are the religious orders responsible for running the Magdalene Laundries not obliged to pay financial compensation to survivors?

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Jul 17th 2013, 11:30 AM

Refusal of religious orders to compensate Magdalenes 'beggars belief'

Magdalene Survivors said the women who worked in the laundries are ‘flabbergasted’ that the State is allowing this to happen.

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Jul 16th 2013, 2:09 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Here are nine things to know as you start your day.

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Jul 16th 2013, 8:42 AM

Some Magdalene survivors "expressed difficulty" in understanding redress

Justice for Magdalenes research has published a guide, and said it will “empower” survivors when applying for the funds.

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Jul 6th 2013, 7:45 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning! Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 8:53 AM

Magdalene survivors to meet with President at Áras today

The women said it will be a day for them to enjoy but that their work is “just getting started”.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 6:45 AM

Column: The Catholic Church owes the women of the Magdalene Laundries

The Catholic Church and the Irish State were both responsible for incarcerating women in the Magdalene Laundries – and so both must pay, writes Anne Ferris TD.

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Jul 2nd 2013, 2:20 PM

Magdalene survivor group ‘not happy at all’ with redress package

Members of the group Magdalene Survivors Together have demanded the religious orders which operated the laundry system be held responsible for the abuse that went on inside them.

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Jun 26th 2013, 10:10 PM

Human Rights Commission: The State failed Magdalene women

The IHRC has assessed the human rights implications for the State of what occurred in the Magdalene Laundries.

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Jun 18th 2013, 9:45 PM

# United Nations

McAleese Report into Magdalene Laundries criticised by UN

UNCAT is worried the probe was not fully independent.

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Jun 1st 2013, 3:28 PM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Welcome to the weekend! Here are nine things to know before you get started.

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May 25th 2013, 8:50 AM

Gone for good: Last Magdalene laundry to be converted into houses and sold

There are calls for a monument or museum to be built on the site to remember the women forced to stay in the institution in Dublin’s inner city.

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May 25th 2013, 7:10 AM

The Evening Fix... now with added deer on a city bus

Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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May 17th 2013, 6:55 PM

Justice for Magdalenes group ends its campaign

The group said that it has ended its political campaign now that the objectives of an apology and a redress scheme for Magdalene survivors have been achieved.

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May 17th 2013, 10:32 AM

Oldest known Magdalene survivor dies at 97

Madge O’Connell entered the laundry when she was 34 and spent the rest of her life in the care of nuns.

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May 16th 2013, 8:38 PM

Some Magdalenes still in care 'not allowed fill out compensation form'

Meanwhile, a landmark meeting to discuss compensation will take place with Justice John Quirke tomorrow afternoon.

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Apr 17th 2013, 6:01 PM

Survivor guide published for Magdalene women applying to Commission

The guide for survivors is published ahead of a report by a former High Court judge into how the State can best provide redress and support for the women.

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Mar 26th 2013, 8:38 AM

Magdalene group raises concerns with UN committee

Justice for Magdalenes is to meet with Justice John Quirke this week to discuss the establishment of a redress scheme.

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Mar 11th 2013, 9:52 AM

The Evening Fix... now with added dancing in speedos

Here are all the things we learned, loved and shared today.

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Mar 9th 2013, 7:48 PM

Magdalene survivors "shocked and upset" by nun interview defending laundries

In an interview aired last night, two anonymous nuns defended the Magdalene laundries and said religious orders had no need to apologise.

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Mar 9th 2013, 11:01 AM

Poll: Should religious orders pay compensation for the Magdalene laundries?

The State has set up a compensation fund for survivors of the Magdalene laundries – but questions have been raised about whether the religious orders should pay up too.

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Mar 9th 2013, 10:37 AM

Good Morning

The 9 at 9 Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.

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Mar 9th 2013, 8:59 AM

Magdalene women remembered in vigils in Dublin and Galway

Flowers were laid at the graves and tributes to the women were read out by representatives from various groups.

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Mar 3rd 2013, 7:42 PM

Calls for Magdalenes to be given independent legal advice

A solicitor for some of the London-based women says the State should pay for legal representation as it did during the Redress Scheme.

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Mar 2nd 2013, 7:15 AM

Nearly 800 inquiries about Magdalene Laundries fund

The Department of Justice is asking women who were in the laundries to fill out a form registering their interest in receiving money from a special redress fund being set up.

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Feb 28th 2013, 11:08 AM

Still much work to do to ensure justice for Magdalenes

There are concerns for some women still shy about coming forward with their stories.

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Feb 24th 2013, 9:15 AM

Top readers' comments of the week

Here’s our round-up of the best, the most popular and the most commented-on pieces from the past week. Did you make it in?

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Feb 23rd 2013, 11:00 AM

Artist says Magdalenes piece "gives a voice to women who were never heard"

The work, which went on display last night, features hundreds of stories about life in the Magdalene laundries.

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Feb 22nd 2013, 7:05 AM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Feb 21st 2013, 4:56 PM

400 calls made to Magdalene redress scheme line

The phone line opened yesterday and survivors are encouraged to contact the department to register their case.

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Feb 21st 2013, 3:32 PM

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