Submissions open restorative scheme for former Mother and Baby Home residents

The call for submissions on a Restorative Recognition Scheme for former residents of the Mother and Baby Homes and County Homes is now open.

As part of its response to the publication of the final report of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation, the government has committed to the establishment of a Restorative Recognition Scheme including financial recognition and a form of enhanced medical card.

The consultancy company, OAK, has been engaged to facilitate a consultation process to find out from all interested parties what they want from a Restorative Recognition Scheme.

There are two ways to have your say on what should be included in this scheme, either by written submission or by attending an online consultation meeting.

Written submissions can be sent by email to submissions@oakconsulting.ie or by post to OAK Consulting, Freepost F5055, by March 31.

Separately, online consultation meetings will take place between Thursday March 18 and Wednesday March 31.

To participate in an online consultation meeting contact onlineconsultation@oakconsulting.ie as soon as possible.

The closing date for registration for the online consultation meetings is Thursday March 24.

If you have any queries in relation to the process of making a submission or registering for an Online Consultation Meeting you can contact the information helpline at the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth at 01-6473200.

For further information on how to make a submission or to participate in an Online Consultation Meeting please visit gov.ie/CallForSubmissions