Magdalen Laundries Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 July 2013

Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Questions (896)

Anne Ferris

Question:

896. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his views on the inclusion of the Sisters of Mercy laundry, also called House of Mercy, on Baggot Street to the redress scheme for the Magdalens in view of the fact that the House of Mercy in Wexford was recently added; if he will detail and explain the reason one House of Mercy was added while the other on Baggot Street was not; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34747/13]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The McAleese report and the ex gratia scheme recommended by Mr. Justice Quirke relate to the 10 Magdalen laundries that operated within the State. As an exceptional measure, the Government decided that the women from two other institutions who had, from an early stage, participated in the representative groups and met with Ministers and others on this matter should also be included. No other institutions are being included within the scheme.