Written answers

Thursday, 6 April 2017

Department of Education and Skills

Residential Institutions Redress Scheme

Photo of Clare DalyClare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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125. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his views on whether the Caranua appeals process is in crisis with decisions taking over 12 months to process; and if the part-time appeals officer's role will be included in the terms of reference for the review into the scheme. [17154/17]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The independent Appeals Officer is appointed under section 21 of the 2012 Act. The Appeals Officer has dealt with 195 cases to date. 2016 saw a significant increase in the number of appeals rising from 89 in 2015 to 165 in 2016. Unfortunately, the increased volume has led to a delay in the processing of appeals. I am conscious of the need to deal with appeals promptly and officials from my Department are exploring a number of options including the appointment of more than one appeals officer. I don't intend to include the appeals officer’s role as part of the review of Caranua.

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