Pages

17 April 2017

Conversion of city Magdalene Laundry to women’s refuge delayed amid mother and baby homes controversy

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The conversion of the old Magdalene Laundry at Forster Street in the city has been delayed until the outcome of the future of an investigation into mother and baby homes is determined.
Domestic Violence Outreach Worker with COPE Galway Waterside House, Jackie Carroll has given a presentation on the service to members of the City Joint Policing Committee. It was revealed at the JPC meeting that breaches of barring, safety and protection orders have almost doubled in the Galway city garda district.

http://connachttribune.ie/conversion-of-city-magdalene-laundry-to-womens-refuge-delayed-amid-mother-and-baby-homes-controversy/