Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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224. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to address issues raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38521/25]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, in June 2023 Government approved proposals for the delivery of a package of ongoing supports and services for survivors of abuse in residential institutions, relating to health, education, advocacy and trauma-informed practice. This package of supports was developed following consideration of the final report of the survivor-led Consultative Forum.

The Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Bill 2024, which is currently progressing through the legislative process, enables the provision of the health and education supports to survivors of abuse in residential institutions. The Dáil considered amendments to the Bill from the Seanad on 9 July. The amendments were agreed to. The Bill has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and will go to the President for signature.