Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 November 2014
87. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the appeals process in place for UK survivors of Magdalen laundries who have been offered less than they are entitled to, or who have had their applications rejected; and if appeals are processed through the Irish Women Survivors Support Network or directly with her Department/the Ombudsman's office. [44373/14]
View answerEach application is assessed on an individual basis, by my officials in the Restorative Justice Implementation Unit, taking into account any available records, documents and statements including the applicant's testimony. If the applicant disagrees with this assessment, regardless of her country of residence, she can, in the first instance, seek a review of her case by a senior officer. If the applicant disagrees with the Reviewer's decision she can request an independent review by the Ombudsman's Office. The Irish Women Survivor’s Support Network have no role in determining appeals although they may provide support to the woman making an appeal.
