Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2023
511. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth when the mother and baby homes redress payment scheme will be put in place; how a person can go about receiving their payment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14935/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI recognise the importance of delivering the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme for survivors as quickly as is possible. The legislation for the Scheme was published in October 2022 and completed its passage through the Dáil on 22nd February 2023. The Bill will move to the Seanad in the coming weeks.
The operational elements, which includes the establishment of an Executive Office to administer the Scheme, are being progressed alongside the legislation and intensive work is underway in my Department in this regard also. Subject to the legislation being passed and enacted, and the administrative structures being established, the Scheme will open for applications as soon as possible in 2023.
Around the time of its launch, a public information campaign will be undertaken both nationally and abroad. An information summary providing details on the Scheme is currently available to view on my department's website at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/0c637-mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/
