The group is campaigning for a distinct redress scheme for women who were confined in Magdalene laundries.

We are campaigning to bring about an apology and a distinct redress scheme for these survivors of institutional abuse.

Justice for Magdalenes wrote to Taoiseach Brian Cowen last week demanding that the State introduce legislation for a distinct redress scheme for survivors.

The group is campaigning on behalf of women who were sent to Magdalene laundries and it is seeking a distinct redress scheme for these women.