Ivana Bacik (Dublin Bay South, Labour)
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992. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the amount paid in redress to survivors of mother and baby and county homes. [24463/25]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme opened for applications in March 2024. As at 30th April, over 6,460 applications have been received. There are over 6,100 fully completed applications which have proceeded into the processing system. The Payment Scheme Office is supporting the remainder, namely those applicants with incomplete applications who need to provide some further information.

Over 5,670 notices of determination have issued to applicants, over 81% of which contain an offer of benefits under the Scheme. Applicants then have 6 months to consider their offer, before they need to respond to the Payment Office. Almost 5,000 payments are either processed and completed or in the process of being made and the total amount which has been paid out under the Redress Scheme to date is over €65 million. 

All information on the Scheme, including how to apply, can be found at the dedicated Payment Scheme website which includes a booklet, questions and answers, and short 'how to' videos on the application process. A Helpline is also available at +353 1 522 9992.  Overall, we have received positive feedback that applicants are finding the application process straightforward and the information line helpful.