Sinn Fein Call For Redress Scheme For Abuse Survivors Of Former Psychiatric Institutions

Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says her party also seeks a full public inquiry.

The courage of survivors in coming forward about their experience in psychiatric institutions deserves more than words of sympathy.

That's according to Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, as her party Sinn Fein are demanding Government carry out a full public inquiry into the former sites, including St Loman's in Mullingar.

Deputy Clarke also feels a survivor-centred redress scheme is needed

She says it's not a so distant history in Ireland:
 

 

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