Campaign for Redress (2021 – 2025 +)

DateTimeline of Events
10th March, 2021Truth-telling: CLANN publishes witness statements
Inter-Departmental Committee established to develop Restorative Recognition Scheme
Consultation with survivors on the proposed Restorative Recognition Scheme
– The government also hired an external consulting firms (OAK Consulting) purportedly to obtain people’s views on what should be included in the proposed ex-gratia ‘Restorative Recognition Scheme’.
– Minister for CEDIY announced a consultation process on the development of an ex-gratia ‘Restorative Recognition Scheme’
CLANN’s submissions on the proposed Restorative Recognition Scheme
IHREC submits advice to the government on the Restorative Recognition Scheme
May 2021OAK Consulting submits report to the Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC)
In May 2021, following consultation with survivors, Oak Consulting made its submission to the Government’s Interdepartmental Group (IDG) – a Report of the findings of the Consultation with Survivors of the Mother and Baby Homes and County Homes.
Clanns Guidlines in engaging with the Oak Process:
12th November 2021CLANN issues statement prior to the publication of the redress scheme: statement
16th November 2021CLANN issued updated statement updated statement
16th November 2021Government announces the Mother and Baby Institution Payment Scheme (MBIPS) – Report of the Interdepartmental Group (IDG) on the development of the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme and the Government Proposals for the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme.
5th November 2021Special Rappoteur’s Report : eight United Nations Special Rapporteurs submitted a report to the Irish Government  highlighting human rights concerns in relation to those affected by Ireland’s Mother and Baby Home Institutions and the State’s proposed legislation and redress.
9th November 2021the Irish Government issued its response to the communications of the Special Rapporteurs.