IRELAND
The Nationalist
January 15, 2021
By Cate McCurry, PA
President Michael D Higgins has said the State and Catholic Church must bear a “heavy responsibility” for violating the rights of the survivors of homes for unmarried mothers and their children.
In a statement, Mr Higgins said meeting the needs and addressing the concerns of survivors must be at the heart of the response to the mother and baby home report.
He said the Commission of Investigation’s report shows how the violation of fundamental rights of citizens was condoned over an extended period of time.
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