Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 December 2020
399. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education the status of the review of the ex gratia scheme for survivors of sexual abuse in day schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39872/20]
View answer401. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Education if the review of the ex gratia scheme will be published and made available to the impacted survivors of sexual abuse in day schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39874/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 399 and 401 together.
As you are aware, the ex gratia scheme was established on foot of the specific circumstances arising from and in response to the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) relating to Louise O'Keeffe.
The Department undertook a review of the scheme in response to a determination by the Independent Assessor, Mr Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill that one of the criteria for eligibility is incompatible with the ECtHR judgement.
The issues involved are highly sensitive and complex and require careful deliberation before proposals can be finalised and brought to Government.
The review of the ex gratia scheme has yet to be concluded.
