For the greater part of the 20th century Ireland was marked by a culture of shame that separated thousands of women from their children, many of whom were forcibly given up for adoption. The trauma inflicted by these separations was compounded by legal barriers that prevented adopted people from accessing information about themselves.
However, on Tuesday May 12, the Irish government published a draft bill that would give those adopted the right to access their birth information. This comes in the wake of decades of activism by adopted people and their supporters, and has the potential to significantly reform an adoption system historically marked by secrecy, shame and the trauma arising from institutionalisation.
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Geraldine was born in St Patrick s, her sister Pauline was born in Bessborough - 50 years later they found each other
Four years ago a social worker “stumbled across” information that would change their lives forever. By Órla Ryan Sunday 2 May 2021, 12:05 AM May 2nd 2021, 12:05 AM 51,448 Views 0 Comments
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MANY FAMILIES AROUND Ireland have been impacted, or split apart, by the Mother and Baby Home system – whether they realise it or not.
Tens of thousands of women and girls who became pregnant outside marriage, and their children, passed through these institutions throughout the 20th century.tells
Some of the women who gave birth in the system have told their family and friends about their experience, while others have kept it a secret.
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O Gorman stresses GSK s moral obligation over vaccine trials as company refuses to pay compensation
Representatives from the pharmaceutical giant are set to meet with Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman today. By Órla Ryan Wednesday 28 Apr 2021, 6:00 AM 1 hour ago 6,746 Views 0 Comments
Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, pictured in January.
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Sean Ross Abbey in Roscrea, Co Tipperary, pictured in January.
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MINISTER FOR CHILDREN Roderic O’Gorman is due to meet representatives of pharmaceutical giant GSK today to discuss vaccine trials that were carried out in Mother and Baby Homes and similar institutions.
20 True Story Movies You Can Watch on Netflix Right Now
On 4/23/21 at 7:00 AM EDT
Below, Newsweek presents 20 excellent movies, currently available on Netflix, that have their origins in true stories.
Take a look through and discover more by typing
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Mank (2020)
Mank uses an ensemble cast to recount a classic Hollywood tale
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A golden age of film is filtered through the eyes of legendary screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz (portrayed by Gary Oldman) as he scrambles to complete
Citizen Kane.
The Trial of the Chicago 7
15 | Drama/Drama | 2h 10m
The Trial of the Chicago 7 recounts the remarkable aftermath of the 1969 countercultural protests in Chicago