Ireland confirms Magdalene laundry compensation
Ireland's Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed that a government compensation fund will be set up for women forced to work in Magdalene laundries.
The president of the Law Reform Commission Judge John Quirke undertake a three-month review and make recommendations on payments to surviving women.
Mr Kenny also outlined plans to provide support, including medical cards, psychological and counselling services to survivors.
He made the announcement as he apologised "unreservedly" for the "hurt and stigma" they had suffered, as a result of the time spent in the Catholic-run workhouses.
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