Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Administration of Magdalen Restorative Justice Scheme: Report of Ombudsman

9:00 am

Photo of Donnchadh Ó LaoghaireDonnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Mr. Martin said his understanding was that there was an acceptance that the State was legally, as well as morally, liable for the wrongs associated with residential institutions. He also said the 2002 Act allowed a person to pursue a claim. Is there an acceptance that the State is liable in the same way for these wrongs?