Written answers

Tuesday, 17 May 2016

Department of Education and Skills

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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280. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to set out the status of persons (details supplied) who were late in applying to the redress board; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9558/16]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The Residential Institutions Redress Amendment Act, 2011 removed the Board's power to accept late applications received on or after the 17th September 2011. This legislation was enacted some 8 and a half years since the Board was established and 5 and half years after the initial closing date and I am satisfied that sufficient time has been given to potential applicants to apply to the Board. There are no plans to allow further late applications.

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