Ms Catherine Hynes:

It is a statutory limit that was set in 2011. The redress scheme was in operation from 2002. It was supposed to end in 2005. It was open for late applications until legislation was passed in 2011. Between the period from 2005 to 2011 there were an additional 2,000 late applications. Unfortunately, it is simply a fact that all schemes have an end date.

I agree with Deputy Munster, but we have to take into account that she is talking about 22 survivors. Let us consider the numbers. A study was done on the possible number of people who were still alive who could apply to Caranua. That figure was in or around 12,000. Of that, approximately 50% of the people who were eligible to apply actually applied to Caranua. Caranua has conducted extensive outreach and publicity on its closing date. Ms Downes may wish to comment on that.

It is an unfortunate fact-----