Guide for Magdalene laundries survivors launched

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Galway Bay FM

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A guide for survivors of Magdalene Laundries has been published – to help them understand their entitlements.

Last month – a redress scheme was announced by the government – under which survivors will get payments of up to €100,000 and enhanced State pension entitlements.

It’s in recognition of the time they spent in the laundries, such as the one at Forster Street in the city.

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