Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 November 2018
533. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the amount that has been spent on the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters in each year since its establishment. [49069/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters was established by Government on 17th February 2015 (S.I. No. 57 of 2015).
Since it's establishment expenditure of approximately €7.47 has been incurred (to end October) to support salaries, fees and other operational costs relating to the work of the independent Commission and its engagement with former residents and other witnesses.
|
Year |
Commission Expenditure |
|
2018 |
€1.87 (to end October) |
|
2017 |
€2.1 |
|
2016 |
€2 |
|
2015 |
€1.5 |
In addition, my Department has also directly incurred costs of approximately €1.67m to end October in supporting this work and responding to its reports to date. This also includes the processes I have commenced to complement the Commission's work by facilitating former residents of these institutions to directly engage on the issues of concern to them and their families.
