Monday 27 June, 2022
Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman yesterday issued an apology in the Seanad on behalf of the Government.
A report made to the Government in September called for a state apology and a full inquiry into illegal adoptions.
Speaking to RTÉ Radio One today, Phelan said she was “annoyed” that the apology was delayed.
Patient representatives, however, say a full apology is only possible with a full understanding of who’s accountable.
Justice Peter Charleton found there was a “campaign of calumny” to smear Garda McCabe.
The Minister for Justice is expected to be published details of the compensation and support scheme for hundreds of women who survived the laundries.
TDs this evening debate the findings of the inter-departmental report, with expectations of a formal State apology.
