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Cllr Francis Timmons – Independent Voice

mother and baby homes and the Magdalene Laundries

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, October 12, 2015

MOTION NO.4

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

‘’That SDCC supports the survivors of mother and baby homes and the Magdalene Laundries in seeking Justice and Truth  and that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs , Dr James Reilly be written to and asked that the following action be taken on board as a matter of urgency:

  1. Free Legal advice for those attending the Confidential committee.
  2. That the issue of redress and compensation be looked at.
  3. That the narrow terms of reference be changed to include all survivors of the forced separation of single mothers and their children.
  4. That anyone attending be allowed bring a neutral observer of their choosing.
  5. That a Garden Of Remembrance be erected by state and the church.
  6. That an Joint apology is issued from the church and state to all survivors.

REPORT:

If the motion is passed a letter will be issued to the relevant Minister and a reply when recieved will issue to the Members

 

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