CMABS is an Irish umbrella group comprising several survivor groups fighting for justice. They do not collect donations or receive grants. They hold protests, engage in political lobbying and offer peer support to survivors and those affected. You can find them on Facebook here.

Clann is an Irish charity for Unmarried Mothers and their Children, a joint initiative by the Adoption Rights Alliance and Justice for Magdalenes Research (JFMR).

The group facilitates legal assistance for those wishing to give evidence to Ireland’s Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Institutions.

Several legal firms have expressed particular interest and compassion towards the case of Ireland’s Mother & Baby Institutions. The two firms named below have extensive information and advice regarding redress and compensation (just follow the links).

Quinn Solicitors

Coleman Legal Partners

More info & application

Former residents of Mother & Baby Institutions can call the service directly.

Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim – 1800 234 119

Galway, Mayo and Roscommon – 1800 234 114

Limerick, Clare and North Tipperary – 1800 234 115

Cork, Kerry – 1800 234 116

Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and South Tipperary – 1800 234 118

South Dublin, South East Dublin, and East Wicklow – 1800 234 111

Dublin South, Kildare and West Wicklow, South West Dublin, Kildare and West Wicklow – 1800 234 112

Midlands: Laois, Offaly, Longford and Westmeath – 1800 234 113

Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan – 1800 234 117

Dublin North and Dublin north city – 1800 234 110