Advertisement
News

Taoiseach issues state apology to victims of mother and baby homes

Jan 13, 2021 15:20 By News Northern Sound
Taoiseach issues state apology to victims of mother and baby homes
Share this article

The Taoiseach has made a formal state apology to the victims and survivors of Mother and Baby Homes. Micheál Martin told the Dáil

The Taoiseach has made a formal state apology to the victims and survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.

Micheál Martin told the Dáil that basic kindness was not shown to vulnerable women by either church or state.

The Taoiseach described the treatment of these women as a flagrant breach of human rights.

Advertisement

He said an apology is not enough and committed to responding to the recommendations of the Commission on Mother and Baby Homes' report.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin made a formal apology on behalf of the state this afternoon:

Advertisement

However, a Monaghan woman born in the Castlepollard home says today's apology means nothing to her.

Tags used in this article
Share this article
Advertisement
Advertisement

NorthernSound Newsletter

Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.

Processing your request...

You are subscribed now! please check your email to confirm your subscription.

Copyright © 2024 Northern Sound FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus