Child Abuse

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Ceisteanna (514)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

514. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Education the status of the activities of the survivor led consultation group which address matters relating to survivors of institutional abuse following the publication of by the group of a report in August 2019; the person or persons leading the process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36644/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education

The Survivor Led Consultation Group is now meeting on a regular basis using virtual technology.  The meetings are facilitated by professionally qualified facilitators.  Matters relating to survivors of institutional abuse identified by survivors and set out in the August 2019 report continue to be discussed.