Birthmothersforjusti

Birth mothers and their children for justice NI, are wanting justice for all the wrong doings that was done in the institutions in the north.

[Sam McBride @SJAMcBride]

Interestingly, among (mostly modest and in some cases vague) proposals to reform Stormont, Sinn Féin has just proposed that the Speaker should no longer be able to do what Edwin Poots has done - effectively telling MLAs to get stuffed when he's asked to explain his decisions.

[Sam McBride @SJAMcBride]

Edwin Poots is refusing to explain a highly irregular decision which makes little sense & has tens of millions of pounds riding on it. Stormont's Speaker says we've no right to know why he acted as he did. Amid growing questions, this may end up in court.
https://t.co/TTE40Qe1QW

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

So is it political @edwinpootsmla
You do realise these institutions we're formed for both sides of the community!!

[Claire McKeegan @MckeeganClaire]

Survivors worst fears confirmed. The speaker went AGAINST official advice to block legislation to deprive them of their redress. https://t.co/foDdEbuTMu

[Phoenix Law Belfast @PhoenixLawHR]

#Motherandbabyhomes
The @niassembly speaker refused the amendment proposed by committee to include survivors who died after 29 September 2011

This amendment was to support many who have campaigned for over a decade for justice.
Our clients & the MLAs ask why
@MckeeganClaire

[Mechelle Dillon @mechelledillon]

I couldn't give a s@@t about the payment of £2,000 from the postumas claim
It wouldn't bring my mum back
It's her acknowledgement I want and deserves!
@MckeeganClaire @PaulaJaneB @NIAEOCttee @BMATCFJ @ExecOfficeNI @TruthPanel_NI @SineadMcL4Foyle

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

@MckeeganClaire The speaker then left, after he was challenged, and replaced by the deputy speaker

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

A Stormont bill to establish a redress scheme for victims of mother-and-baby homes has been criticised by survivors for retaining a "cut-off date" for compensation.
https://t.co/b0MWP6Z1D8

[Claire McKeegan @MckeeganClaire]

Diocese in DEFAULT
Further papers to be lodged this week in The High Court in response to failure of the Diocese of Dromore and St Colmans Collegeto meet its legal commitments to five survivors in million pound payout.
#Abuse

[Phoenix Law Belfast @PhoenixLawHR]

Five actions against St Colmans College paedophile President Fr Finegan abuse cases settled at the doors of the Court.

Settlements include damages agreed in excess of £1.2 Million and written apologies from Archbishop Martin
Our @MckeeganClaire & @vichaddock acting
#abuse

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

https://t.co/yB9QOXygGp

[Claire McKeegan @MckeeganClaire]

Delighted to address TEO committee along with @LawSociety_NI on draft #MotherandBabyHomes public inquiry and redress legislation

Our clients @BMATCFJ @BMATCT @TruthRecoveryNI called for amendment of the bill to ensure inclusion of all survivors and acceptable compensation levels

[Assembly Committee for the Executive Office @NIAEOCttee]

Our chair is appealing to those who might not usually interact with the Committee, as well as groups who may be directly or indirectly affected by the Bill to share their opinions with us. Find out more about our roundtable sessions here: https://t.co/NWRtHn4IiH

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

https://t.co/NKqwRyRpGt
On Wednesday 17th, we attended Stormount once again to meet with the Committee, to give evidence regarding necessary amendments to the bill. Although we only had a 5 minute slot to make our opening remarks and statement, I think it's safe to say we done ok

[Claire McKeegan @MckeeganClaire]

Despite the accepted facts; paedophile priest Fr Malachy Finegan sexually, physically and emotionally abused children over 4 decades whilst employed as a priest of Dromore later being elevated to President of the College, offending having affected more than a hundred individuals,

[Mandy McAuley @mandy_mcauley]

A privilege to speak at the NI premiere of Gerard Gorman’s life story, BOY last night. Ground breaking, brave work that explores the devastating fall out of child sexual abuse while touching and lifting the soul through music and poetry. Bringing understanding, hope, & healing.

[TRNI @TruthRecoveryNI]

The TRNI Steering Group has sent the statement below to the Chair and all the NI Assembly members who are members of The Executive Committee @NIAEOCttee #InclusiveOfAll @recovery_truth @TruthPanel_NI @BMATCT @BMATCFJ

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

Emotional but positive responses regarding the bill in the chamber.

[The SDLP @SDLPlive]

SDLP MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has spoken in the Assembly as the Mother and Baby Homes Bill moves to its second stage.

This is about more than words, it’s about real accountability and proper compensation for the women and children failed by the state, the church and society.

[Birthmothersforjusti @BMATCFJ]

Mary Margaret died before 29th September 2011 like many other babies their Justice has been denied @BBCNewsNI @MckeeganClaire @moneillsf @PaulaJaneB @TruthRecoveryNI @niexecutive @UTVNews