Residential Institutions Statutory Fund

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Ceisteanna (155)

David Cullinane

Ceist:

155. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Education and Skills the changes to the eligibility criteria on accessing funds under the scheme established by the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012 which have been put in place since its establishment; if changes to the qualifying criteria take effect after June 2016; if difference exists in the qualifying criteria pre and post June 2016; if changes to the qualifying criteria exist; the changes in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19130/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

Caranua, the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Board, is an independent statutory body established pursuant to the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Act 2012. It is the Board of Caranau, which is representative of survivors, that would have approved the changes to the eligibility criteria for accessing funds. I have asked Caranua to respond directly to the Deputy concerning the changes this matter.