TANAISTE TO ENGAGE TAOISEACH ON APOLOGY FOR MAGDALENE SURVIVORS

Date Published: 07-Feb-2013

A Labour TD says the Tánaiste will engage with the Taoiseach on his party's views over the issuing of an apology to the Magdalene survivors.

The Sisters of Mercy ran the Magdalene laundry at Forster street in the city until it closed in 1984.

Yesterday, Labour TDs and Senators said the treatment inflicted on the women was a historical wrong that had to be put right.

The statement followed a meeting which heard widespread criticism of the Government's handling of the issue.

Labour TD for Louth and Meath East Ged Nash, says he understands the Tánaiste believes a full apology is necessary, but it is the Taoiseach's place to make one on behalf of the State.