Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 December 2015

Tuesday, 15 December 2015

Questions (554)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

554. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Education and Skills while understanding that in accordance with the provisions of the Residential Institutions Redress (Amendment) Act 2011 and that the board's power to accept late applications under sections 8(2) and 8(3) of the redress Act 2002 ceased at midnight on 16 September 2011, if she will consider allowing further late applications to be considered for hearing by the board in 2016; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45363/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

The Residential Institutions Redress Amendment Act, 2011 removed the Board's power to accept late applications received on or after the 17th September 2011. This legislation was enacted some 8 and a half years since the Board was established and 5 and half years after the initial closing date and I am satisfied that sufficient time has been given to potential applicants to apply to the Board. There are no plans to allow further late applications.