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Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024: Second Stage (Resumed) (1 May 2024)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...some survivors may avail of the support, many are older and have health issues. Maybe we could now consider some kind of pension plan for them and ensure full access to the medical card system. The Magdalen laundry survivors were given a full pension that recognised the work they performed during their incarceration, as well as an enhanced medical card. They have held these for over...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Magdalen Laundries (2 Jun 2022)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...of the mother and baby and county home institutions. It is right we remember, honour and pay respect to those who were resident in mother and baby homes, county homes, industrial schools, Magdalen laundries and related institutions. The Government action plan contains a number of initiatives to respond to the needs of survivors through a variety of commitments, including access to...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries (7 Oct 2021)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: ...perhaps we should try to have more communication with different groups of survivors. History does not inspire survivors. Look at what happened with Caranua. Look at the Ombudsman report into the Magdalen redress scheme. Years later, some women have yet to receive compensation and medical support. We cannot let that happen in this case. For decades, this State oppressed women and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Mar 2017)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor: I agree with the previous speakers on the mother and baby home in Tuam and the Magdalen laundries. It is absolutely shocking. Accountability is needed because this is devastating for families. To bring it up today is heart wrenching. I also wish to speak on rural Ireland. For the past few weeks, we have been hearing that there is so much extra work available and that is welcome, but it is...