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Magdalene survivors expect 'fast and just' settlement


A group of Magdalene laundry survivors have called for a "fast, fair and just" settlement following a meeting with the Taoiseach in London today.

Seventeen women who now live in the UK described their ordeals to Enda Kenny.

Afterwards they indicated that they are expecting a full apology next week.

The McAleese Report into the Magdalene Laundries is to be debated on Tuesday in the Dáil, and the group Justice for Magdalenes plans to hold a candle-lit vigil outside Leinster House that evening.


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