Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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I recognise the importance of delivering the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme for survivors. The legislation for the Scheme was published in October 2022 and passed Committee Stage in Dáil on 15th November 2022. I hope to bring the Bill to Report Stage in the Dáil in the coming weeks.

The operational elements, which includes the establishment of an Executive Office to administer the Scheme, are being progressed alongside the legislation and intensive work is underway in my Department in this regard also. Subject to the legislation being passed and enacted, and the administrative structures being established, the Scheme will open for applications as soon as possible in 2023.

In advance of being opened for applications, the Scheme will be advertised extensively both nationally and abroad and detailed information on how to apply for the Scheme will be made available as part of this publicity campaign. Applicants will also be supported to make an application, where they require this support. An information summary providing details on the Scheme is currently available to view on my department's website at: www.gov.ie/en/publication/0c637-mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/