Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish to clarify an aspect of my reply in respect of Question No. 32 regarding my proposals to give effect to the Ombudsman's recommendations. In my reply I stated the Ombudsman's recommendations referred to applications already received from a training or industrial school located in the same grounds as one of the 12 named institutions. However, it could not be restricted to existing applicants so at a minimum it would extend the scheme to at least another eight institutions. I wish to clarify that the implementation of the Ombudsman's recommendation with regard to eligibility for the redress scheme will be considered by an interdepartmental group chaired by the Department of the Taoiseach which will be established in the coming days. The terms of reference will be agreed in consultation with the Ombudsman. I do not wish to pre-empt that process but I will keep the House updated.

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