IRELAND
Irish Mirror
A Magdalene laundries survivors group has slammed the Government after another victim died without receiving compensation.
Kathleen Whelan, 68, passed away in her home at Baile Na Aoire, Montonotte, Co Cork, last Sunday – the day of her birthday.
And the Magdelene Survivors Together has called on the Government to begin the process of paying out the compensation to the women immediately.
Spokesman for the group, Steven O’Riordan, expressed his disgust that gentle Kathleen died without getting to enjoy a penny of the €100,000 in compensation that was due to her.
He said: “We are all totally and utterly shocked with the passing of this lady. She was a kind, gentle woman.
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