Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 June 2013
18. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the date by which he will conclude his consideration of an apology and redress for the small number of surviving men and women of Bethany Home. [28247/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI met with members of the Bethany Survivors Group together with Minister for State Kathleen Lynch on Tuesday 16 April. The group raised the question of their inclusion within the Residential Institutions Redress scheme or a similar type scheme designed for children who had been in the Bethany Home. They also raised the question of access to personal records, a memorial and an apology.
Many of the issues raised fall outside the remit of my Department. However, I informed the group that I would consider the matter in consultation with my cabinet colleagues and revert back to them. Minister Lynch and I are currently in the process of this consultation and hope to be in a position to respond to the Bethany Survivors Group very soon.
