There is more than one apology due over the abysmal Kerry Babies saga
But one is all we’re likely to get. By Cianan Brennan Wednesday 17 Jan 2018, 12:10 AM Jan 17th 2018, 12:10 AM 43,197 Views 118 Comments Source: TheJournal.ie
IT WAS THE bleakest of days in Cahersiveen.
The wind howled, snow and sleet pelted down mercilessly. It suited the day that was in it at the southern tip of Co Kerry.
It brought with it the news that Joanne Hayes had finally got redemption from her tormentors of so many years – An Garda Síochána.
The hastily scheduled press conference in the town’s Garda station had a touch of the theatrical about it. It was a mark in the sand – the force facing up to the ghosts of the past and admitting they’d gotten it wrong. Better late than never.
JUSTICE FOR JOANNE
As Joanne Hayes and family set to receive €2.5million in damages we look back at infamous Kerry Babies scandal
Ann Mooney
Updated: 17 Dec 2020, 18:13
JOANNE Hayes and her family are to receive €2.5million in damages from the State as a result of the infamous Kerry Babies scandal.
The Hayes family endured decades of injustice after Joanne was wrongfully arrested and charged with the murder of a baby boy referred to as baby John in 1984.
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Legal teams visit the Hayes farmCredit: Kevin Coleman
The family had sought damages for malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, unlawful arrest, assault and battery, abuse of power and conspiracy and emotional suffering along with a breach of constitutional and human rights.