Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
349. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education the status of the work of the Inter-Departmental Committee to address the needs of survivors of industrial and reformatory schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12954/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, a number of reports have highlighted the ongoing needs of survivors and the lifelong difficulties they may 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.
