Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2011
26 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding the drafting of the Residential Institution Statutory Fund Bill; if he will ensure that the concerns outlined at a meeting in July 2011 with a number of groups will be given further detailed consideration before the drafting process is complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34781/11]
View answerWork is progressing on the drafting of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill. I had a very constructive meeting with groups representing survivors of residential institutional abuse on 22nd July last, when we discussed the Government's approach to the proposed Statutory Fund to support the needs of victims of residential institutional abuse. Attendees at that meeting raised a number of issues regarding aspects of the proposed approach as set out in the General Scheme of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill. I have also received a number of submissions from groups and individuals in relation to the proposed legislation. The various views expressed are being considered as the drafting process continues.
