Mother and Baby Homes
Seanad Éireann — 2023-10-25
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Josepha Madigan (FG), Dublin Rathdown

I note what the Senator says around the online application system. I mentioned that there is a stakeholder reference group there where members can provide feedback on draft applications.
In terms of the scheme being advanced as soon as possible, I also outlined, from the Minister, Deputy O'Gorman, some of the issues that need to be looked at and some of the measures in terms of making sure that there is an information awareness campaign and such like prior to the scheme being open. I appreciate it also needs to be expedited and I will bring that back to the Department as well.
I will also bring back the Senator's request around being informed on a monthly or a three-monthly basis on the matter.

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Sitting date: 2023-10-25