Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility

Thursday, 4 May 2017

Questions (74)

Catherine Connolly

Question:

74. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality her views on the fact that persons worked in institutions (details supplied) unlawfully while they were supposed to be receiving education in residential schools; her plans to allow these persons into the redress scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21308/17]

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Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

The Magdalen Restorative Justice Ex-gratia scheme applies to 10 Magdalen institutions and 2 specific training schools. It does not extend beyond those institutions and there are no plans to extend it beyond those institutions. As the legal proceedings to which the Deputy refers are ongoing, I am restricted from commenting in detail on the matters raised.