Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2022
442. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Education further to Parliamentary Question No. 598 of 28 April 2021, the stage of the work of the Inter-Departmental Group with regard to matters relating to future supports for survivors of institutional abuse; if the group has completed its work; if the recommendations of the group have been published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7915/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, a number of published reports have highlighted the ongoing needs of survivors and the lifelong difficulties they experience due to their childhood experiences in residential care. A survivor-led consultative forum was also established and has provided a very good insight into the areas where supports may be provided into the future.
This work is currently being considered by my Department with input from colleagues from other Departments. Significant resources are being devoted to progressing this which will feed into my consideration of proposals to Government in this context.
