Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It would be most unfair if people were in some way precluded from the scheme because they also spent time in an industrial scheme. The issues are considered separately and if people were subjected to forced labour in a Magdalen institution, they should be able to receive compensation for that irrespective of whether they received redress under a previous scheme in respect of industrial schools.

There has been a good deal of publicity about the inclusion of the Bethany Home and there is a strong case for its inclusion. I know Senator Norris, in particular, has spoken strongly on this for some years now. It is important that survivors of these institutions can be addressed in an inclusive way. I know Judge Quirke and the Government will be inclusive in the application of the scheme.