Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
512. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education her plans to review the operation and effectiveness of Caranua upon its closure; the terms of reference; the membership of the review panel; if a review or evaluation has been undertaken to date; if so, if a copy of the report will be provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36642/20]
View answerSection 7 (1) of Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 provides for the Board to evaluate the effectiveness of approved services in meeting the needs of former residents.
Caranua, with the approval of the former Minister for Education, entered into a contract with Dr John Weafer to undertake an independent evaluation to
- Evaluate whether the objectives of Caranua have been achieved
- Measure the impact of the provision of services for Survivors of institutional abuse
- Identify the lessons learnt during the operations of Caranua, creating a shared learning experience for professionals and organisations working with Survivors
I understand that the report will be finalised shortly.
