Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
660. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Education when a survivor (details supplied) will receive housing supports and the owed services as promised; if she can provide an update on this particular case; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1590/24]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, Caranua was established in 2013 to disburse the contributions of €110m (€111.38m including interest) provided by the religious congregations following the publication of the Ryan Report by funding approved services to support the needs of former residents who, as children, suffered abuse in relevant institutions.
As the funding available to Caranua was finite in nature, Caranua announced in May 2018 that it would cease to accept applications from 1 August 2018. All outstanding applications were finalised by Caranua by March 2021 and my Department is not in a position to re-open applications or undertake functions on behalf of Caranua.
However, my Department is aware of the particularly difficult and complex circumstances of the individual concerned, who received funding supports from Caranua, and has been engaging with him and with other relevant parties to assist in identifying a path forward.
