Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 548: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding the recently published Ryan commission report, if the redress system will be reopened for new applications in view of the fact that many children detained in these institutions did not know of the system and are only now coming forward to apply; if he will respond to the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 1. [28751/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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I wish to advice the Deputy that the position in relation to recently published Ryan Report is that the Government has accepted all of its recommendations and is committed to their full implementation. To this end, Barry Andrews, TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs will bring an implementation plan to Government before the end of the month.

In relation to the specific case referred to, the Deputy may be aware that Section 8 (2) of the Act provides that the Board may, at its discretion and where it considers there are exceptional circumstances, extend the period referred to in subsection (1) - i.e. the 3 year period set by the legislation for the making of applications to the Board.

However the issue of extending the Redress Scheme to allow for persons to make late applications is amongst a range of issues raised by groups representing survivors of abuse, all of which will now require further consideration by the Government.