Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 July 2014
198. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if a person (details supplied) in Dublin 9 has been included under the redress scheme for Magdalen survivors for which she was interviewed some time ago, having been imprisoned at the age of 15 and spending most of her life there; if her claim is being processed; and the reason for the delay in same. [31690/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn application was received, by the Restorative Justice Implementation Unit, in respect of this individual. Her claim has been processed, however, payment is delayed as I understand there are issues with regard to capacity.
Judge Quirke recommended that legislation was required where an applicant is found to lack capacity but has not been made a ward of court or where there is no enduring power of attorney. The legislation will provide for the appointment of a person by a court to act on behalf of an applicant. That person will then be responsible for accepting an offer from the ex gratia payments scheme, managing the moneys in the interests of the person and signing documentation on behalf of the person.
This issue will be addressed in the Redress for Women who were in Certain Institutions Bill or the Assisted Decision-Making Bill which is currently awaiting Committee Stage in the Oireachtas.
