The Northern Ireland Executive Office has launched a public consultation on proposals to set up a statutory Public Inquiry for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses and their pathways and practices; and a Financial Redress Scheme.
There will be two online information events during September to promote the consultation.
- September 3, 2024, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (BST)
- September 10, 2024, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (BST)
Get in touch here to find out more, including:
- How to respond
- Details of this and other events and how to register
- Support services available through the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS)
You can also email [email protected] or phone: +44 28 9052 0063
The closing date and time for responses is Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5 pm (BST).
We encourage everyone to have their say.
Description
In November 2021, the Northern Ireland Executive accepted the recommendations of the Truth Recovery Design Panel’s report Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses in Northern Ireland: Truth, Acknowledgement and Accountability.
The Executive Office wishes to hear from a wide range of interested persons and organizations. This will help inform Ministers and the Assembly finalize the required legislation.
The responses received will be collated and a summary published at the end of the consultation period.
Please note: No contact details or information that would identify a respondent as a private individual will be published.
Support services
Whilst the focus of the consultation is on policy proposals, we are conscious of those who have been directly affected by the issues.
Support for those affected is available through the Victims and Survivors Services (VSS). Information on how to access support is available here or phone 028 9031 1678 (Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm).
