Just Two Religious Orders Offer Money To Mother And Baby Survivors
Just two religious orders that were involved in Mother and Baby institutions have offered financial contributions to survivors.
An independent report published by the Government this afternoon reveals a payment of around €13 million from the Sisters of Bon Secours, while the Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul has offered a building of similar value.
Six other religious bodies declined to contribute to the payment scheme.
Equality Minister Norma Foley, says it’s the first step in a shared responsibility between church and state:
" I am calling on the religious orders to think again, to look at what has been done by some orders and to think afresh and to think anew one way or another.
"Religious orders were involved in the day-to-day running of these facilities.
"So I am asking them to consider the situation once again.
"And of course, as regards further steps, that will be a matter for the [Attorney General]."
