Clann

MARI tatlow STEED, 1960-2024

It is with profound sadness and deep regret that we share the news of the passing of our beloved friend and colleague, Mari T. Steed. Mari passed away at home after a short but serious illness and in the warm and loving embrace of her cherished family. She was 64 years of age. Mari was immensely proud of her children, Kerry, Jessica and Alex, and of her seven grandchildren. We ask that you hold Mari’s memory and all who loved her in your hearts at this sad time. Click here to read our joint statement.

 update: 17th APRIL 2023

EMAIL CAMPAIGN: Seanad has final opportunity to demand changes to Government’s discriminatory ‘redress’ plans

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update: 17th december 2021

Irish High Court declares that Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation treated survivors unlawfully

Survivors and Clann Project call on Government to amend Redress Scheme to recognise all human rights violations

Read the Clann Project press release here: Clann Press Release_17-12-21

Clann: Ireland’s Unmarried Mothers and their Children: Gathering the Data (‘Clann’) is a joint initiative by Adoption Rights Alliance (ARA), JFM Research (JFMR) and global law firm, Hogan Lovells. The purpose of Clann is to help establish the truth of what happened to unmarried mothers and their children in 20th century Ireland.

  • As part of this process, Clann anonymised shared statements, and gathered documentary and archival materials, in order to make a public group report to (1) the Commission of Investigation, (2) the Irish Government, and (3) international human rights bodies.
  • Clann will also disseminate archival and contemporary documentary materials via this website.