Quinn meeting boycotted by 'demonised' religious order [Independent.ie]
- Published: 23 July 2011
ONE of the largest religious orders criticised in the Ryan report boycotted a meeting with Education Minister Ruairi Quinn yesterday, saying it has been "misrepresented and demonised".
The Sisters of Mercy said it had twice sought a private meeting with Mr Quinn and was not prepared to take part in a joint meeting with the other religious congregations.
In a statement released yesterday, the sisters delivered a ultimatum to Mr Quinn, saying that if he did not accept a portfolio of properties offered by it as a contribution to the €1.3bn compensation bill, then they would dispose of them elsewhere.
They said five of the properties would be offered to various local authorities, while two others would be sold and the proceeds given to the new national children's hospital.
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