Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2023
152. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Education the current status of Caranua, which has been in existence since 2013, and funds it was set to administer and distribute for the benefit of survivors of institutional abuse; if it has been wound up as was indicated would happen in 2020; what is due to happen to its remaining funds; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25411/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware, Caranua was established in 2013 to disburse the contributions of €110m (€111.38m including interest) provided by the religious congregations following the publication of the Ryan Report, by funding approved services to support the needs of former residents who, as children, suffered abuse in relevant institutions.
As the funding available to Caranua was finite in nature, Caranua announced in May 2018 that it would cease to accept applications from 1 August 2018. All outstanding applications were finalised by Caranua by March 2021.
A General Scheme providing for the formal dissolution of Caranua has been prepared and it is my intention to progress this legislation shortly. Caranua has very limited funding remaining at this point.
