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Friday 25 September 2020
Victims Commissioner Judith Thompson said the treatment of victims by the authorities was “cruel, callous and insulting”.
Michael O’Brien created one of the most powerful moments in Irish television, when he passionately told his story on RTÉ in 2009.
The Central Bank said last year that lenders had already paid €683 million in redress to impacted customers.
Survivors of institutional abuse spoke candidly about the impact of the bill on them.
The majority of the money will go to the fund, while €429,000 is to be paid to the National Children’s Hospital.
The government recently announced a redress scheme which has been welcomed, but it has come too late for some.
The government argued that the State’s responsibility can’t be established through a conviction.
Strict new Covid-19 measures have been announced for the two counties – here’s what you need to know.
37,100 customers affected by the scandal have now been identified, with €459 million in redress paid to date.
The Ombudsman has been harshly critical of the Department of Justice in his report published this morning.
A number of customers affected by the error shared stories today of the hardship it caused.
A group of survivors and their families gathered at the back of a Dublin Magdalene laundry today to share their stories.
Margaret Bullen died in 2003 aged just 50 from a disease possibly linked to her exposure to industrial-strength chemicals in the Laundries where she had lived.
CEO Mary Higgins faced tough questions at the PAC over how survivors have been treated.
The Coalition of Mother and Baby Home Survivors called it a “shameful decision”.
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, one of the 18 congregations investigated by the Ryan Commission, has published a statement on the matter.
A new report states that 9,900 impacted customer accounts have now been identified by lenders.
“The sons and daughters of these women feel that their mothers’ suffering never received any acknowledgment or recognition.”
The man suffered significant abuse St Gabriel’s Hospital Cabinteely during the 60s.
Certain card-holders are entitled to redress after paying for insurance they don’t need.
There has been some difficulty in those who underwent the procedure accessing their medical records.
It is anticipated the terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry will be discussed by Cabinet next week.
Ten months on from the European Court of Human Rights’ judgement in favour of Louise O’Keeffe, nothing had been forthcoming from the State for survivors.
Mother and baby homes, including one group from a Protestant home, met with Minister James Reilly this month.
That’s according to a survivors group SOS, which describes its time limits as “draconian”.
The three deaths have occurred since the scheme was announced in July.
The Justice Minister defended the State redress scheme for survivors of symphysiotomy at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Committee in Geneva today.
There are currently up to 300 survivors alive today.
The IHREC wants strong powers for the commission of investigation.
Justice Minister Alan Shatter told the Dáil that 731 applications have been made under the redress scheme so far.
The protection available to consumers when they take out credit is still inadequate – despite all the promises that were made after the crash, writes Noeline Blackwell.
Survivors Who Stand Together claim that they are being treated like “beggars”.
JFM Research has published a supplementary guide for women experiencing issues claiming restorative justice.
Good morning, here’s everything you need to know to launch yourself into Wednesday.
Today marks the one year anniversary of the apology from the Taoiseach to Magdalene survivors.
The government’s decision not to provide a redress scheme for survivors of the Dublin home will come under scrutiny tonight and tomorrow.
The scheme is aimed at women who were over the age of 40 when the unnecessary operations were carried out on them by Michael Neary.
Mary Lou McDonald said time was ticking and that at least two women have passed away without receiving compensation.
Derek Leinster said that there has been some good news regarding a memorial at Mount Jerome cemetery.
Derek Leinster has said that he would like Enda Kenny to set up a small committee “to do the right thing”.
The survivors are to regroup and consider their options in their fight for redress.
WELL, THE AUTUMN weather is certainly upon us this week and many people will no doubt have had to turn on their heating for the first time in months.
Met Éireann says the cool weather will continue today before turning cold tonight.
Temperatures will drop as low as zero overnight.
Now, for most people, this forecast is bad news. But for some, the cold weather is heaven.
Today we’re asking: Do you like cold weather?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Partly sunny, showers around; breezy
Max: 13 °C
Min: 2 °C
Mostly sunny
Max: 12 °C
Min: 2 °C
Clouds and sun
Max: 14 °C
Min: 10 °C
