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First Minister welcomes ‘milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry announcement

The formal announcement of a consultation for a public inquiry into mother and baby institutions has been welcomed as an “important milestone”. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she hopes to see the draft Bill for the public inquiry and redress ...

26 Jun 2024 at 11:30

Northern Ireland

Survivors of mother and baby homes and workhouses urged to speak to police

Survivors of mother and baby homes, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses have been urged to speak to police. Detectives are investigating allegations of abuse at the institutions which were formerly run primarily by the Catholic Church, but also by ...

09 Aug 2022 at 17:36

Northern Ireland

Stormont urged to ‘move swiftly’ on public inquiry into mother and baby homes

The Stormont Executive has been urged to “move swiftly” on a public inquiry into mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses. The Truth Recovery Independent Panel welcomed the introduction of a Bill to the Northern Ireland ...

26 Jun 2025 at 13:57

Northern Ireland

Victims’ views key to shaping mother and baby homes public inquiry, O’Neill says

Victims and survivors of mother and baby homes have waited too long for truth and accountability, the First Minister said as she announced the latest step towards establishing a public inquiry. Michelle O’Neill said an official statement ...

24 Jun 2024 at 17:02

Derry News

Derry woman appointed to team of experts investigating NI's Mother and Baby Homes

A Derry woman has been appointed to a team of experts who will investigate Mother and Baby Homes in the North of Ireland. The team will work in partnership with victims and survivors of Mother and Baby and Magdalene Laundry Institutions ...

04 Mar 2021 at 16:56

Northern Ireland

Support service launched for survivors of mother and baby homes

Survivors of historical institutions for women in Northern Ireland are to get access to mental health support and family tracing services. Thousands of women and girls in Northern Ireland spent time in mother and baby homes, Magdalene ...

30 Sept 2022 at 08:18

Northern Ireland

Plans for mother and baby home victims and survivors deemed ‘kick in the teeth’

Proposals for victims and survivors of mother and baby institutions, Magdalene Laundries and workhouses have been described as a “kick in the teeth”. Concern has been expressed that “huge swathes” of potential applicants to a long ...

17 Jun 2025 at 09:30

Northern Ireland

‘Milestone’ mother and baby homes inquiry announcement welcomed

25 Jun 2024 at 13:43

Northern Ireland

Sinead O’Connor ‘gave us strength’, says Magdalene laundry survivor

A woman who suffered abuse in one of the same institutions as Sinead O’Connor said the singer “made Ireland a different place” by speaking out on church and state exploitation. O’Connor spoke openly about abuse she faced in a ...

08 Aug 2023 at 16:52

Northern Ireland

Powerful art exhibition marks lives of people in mother and baby homes

A powerful new exhibition telling the stories of women affected by one of the darkest periods of Irish history is set to open in Belfast. The Sunflower Project Exhibition brings together writings, paintings and personal ...

28 Oct 2024 at 14:51

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