Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 February 2023
420. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number and details of compensation or redress schemes put in place by his Department since 1998, in tabular form; the number of claims made; the total cost of the scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6456/23]
View answerThe Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme, which will open later this year, will provide financial payments and an enhanced medical card to defined groups in acknowledgement of suffering experienced while resident in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions.
As this scheme has not yet opened, no details can be provided regarding costs or number of claims.
