The draft legislation to assist survivors of
Magdalene laundries has been described as “unacceptable, unfair and full
of broken promises” by advocacy groups. Advocates
for the women say the Bill published last month represents an
unacceptable paring back of what the Government promised as part of the
women’s redress package.
After Taoiseach Enda
Kenny’s apology to the Magdalene women last year, Mr Justice John Quirke
was tasked with designing a restorative justice scheme, which the
Government accepted.