In what can only be described as truly revolting, a new co-living space in Dún Laoghaire is to be called ‘The Orphanage’.
According to The Irish Times, the property allegedly was offered for rent of up to €1,500 per month for a so-called luxuy co-living space and experience.
There has been much uproar over the name which is obviously an insult to many, many people who were placed in adoption agencies over the years along with other people who were brought up in orphanages.
Speaking with RTE’s Sean O’Rourke, Susan Lohan said that the name is “distasteful on many fronts” to those who living in such places.
“I’m just astonished at the tone deafness of the PR people behind this.
“The notion that they reiterate the idea that these places were somewhat cosy by calling them homes, that doesn’t go down well with people who were formerly incarcerated in those places – people want them to be known as institutions.
“This particular home was on the list of institutions that was covered by the Redress Board following the Ryan Report in 2009, so this place does not have a very good history.”
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