Dame Judi Dench Pays Tribute To Mother And Baby Homes Survivor Philomena Lee
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Dame Judi Dench Pays Tribute To Mother And Baby Homes Survivor Philomena Lee

Dame Judi Dench has paid tribute to mother and baby homes survivor and campaigner Philomena Lee, describing her as a “remarkable person”. The Oscar-winner portrayed Ms Lee in the 2013 film Philomena, which documented her 50-year search for her forcibly...
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Number Of Mother And Baby Home Survivors In The North May Be ‘Significantly’ Higher Than Thought
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Number Of Mother And Baby Home Survivors In The North May Be ‘Significantly’ Higher Than Thought

The number of women who went through mother and baby homes in Northern Ireland is expected to be “significantly” higher than previously estimated. Judith Gillespie, chairwoman of the inter-departmental working group on mother and baby homes, indicated the ...
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Number Of Covid-19 Vaccines Administered In The North Exceeds 100,000
January 14, 2021 No Responses

Number Of Covid-19 Vaccines Administered In The North Exceeds 100,000

More than 100,000 coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in Northern Ireland. Stormont Health Minister Robin Swann said the program is being stepped up but is dependent on the availability of supplies of the vaccines. “By close of play yesterday [Tu...
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New Legislation On The Right To Access Personal Information To Be Introduced In Wake Of Mother And Baby Homes Report
January 13, 2021 No Responses

New Legislation On The Right To Access Personal Information To Be Introduced In Wake Of Mother And Baby Homes Report

The Government will bring forward new legislation on the right to access personal information following the publication of a report on the country’s mother and baby homes, the Minister for Children has said. Speaking on RTE Radio 1’s Morning Ireland...
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Taoiseach To Make State Apology To Survivors Of Mothers And Baby Homes
January 13, 2021 No Responses

Taoiseach To Make State Apology To Survivors Of Mothers And Baby Homes

The Taoiseach will apologize to survivors of homes for unmarried mothers and their children later today. The institutions for those who became pregnant out of wedlock produced high levels of infant mortality, misogyny and stigmatization of some of society’s ...
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Mother And Baby Home Survivors Express Dismay In Commission’s Report
January 12, 2021 No Responses

Mother And Baby Home Survivors Express Dismay In Commission’s Report

Survivors and their families have reacted with shock and dismay at the report into Ireland’s mother and baby homes. The Commission of Investigation into Ireland’s mother and baby homes, where unmarried mothers and pregnant women were sent from the 1920s...
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Lockdown In The North Likely To Last Well Into February
January 12, 2021 No Responses

Lockdown In The North Likely To Last Well Into February

The latest pandemic lockdown in Northern Ireland is likely to last beyond February 6th, the region’s chief medical officer has said. The Stormont Executive introduced tough restrictions and a stay at home message amid the third wave of Covid-19 infections......
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Ireland To Receive Supplies Of Moderna Vaccine This Week
January 11, 2021 No Responses

Ireland To Receive Supplies Of Moderna Vaccine This Week

Supplies of the Moderna vaccine are expected in Ireland this week, an expert leading the State program said. The Government has pre-ordered hundreds of thousands of doses. The European Commission authorized the jab earlier this month. The Republic is battling....
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North Experiencing ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Says O’Neill
January 11, 2021 No Responses

North Experiencing ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Says O’Neill

Northern Ireland is currently experiencing its pandemic worst case scenario, the region’s deputy first minister has warned. Michelle O’Neill said dire predictions made last March about the potential pressures the region’s health service could face we...
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Family And Friends Of George Nkencho Hold Memorial In Dublin
January 10, 2021 No Responses

Family And Friends Of George Nkencho Hold Memorial In Dublin

The family of George Nkencho who was shot dead by armed gardaí in Dublin have described life as a “gift” and urged people “not to waste it”. A memorial for the 27-year-old, who died on December 30th, was held near...
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