Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2014
125. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills when she expects the final report of the Residential Institutions Redress Board to be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [44638/14]
View answerThe Residential Institutions Redress Board has completed almost all of the applications received and is finalising the remaining legal costs associated with applications. Apart from this, there are a number of applications on appeal to the Review Committee and there are a number of judicial reviews before the High and Supreme Courts. There is also the issue of the retention of the Board's records which requires separate legislation.
As the Deputy may be aware, the Residential Institutions Redress Act, 2002, provides for the Board, having completed the performance of its function, to be dissolved by Order, following a positive Motion of each House of the Oireachtas. I will be consulting with the Chairperson of the Board and the issue of a final report will be addressed in due course.
