Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022

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• Establishes a payment scheme for people who were residents in certain mother and baby institutions in Ireland, recognizing their experiences there.
• Provides financial payments to eligible former residents and offers free health services to scheme participants without charge.
• Sets up an application process for eligible persons to claim payments and access available health services under the scheme.

Stage timeline

1. First Stage 33rd Dáil

   17 Oct 2022
2. Second Stage 33rd Dáil

   17 Oct 2022
3. Committee Stage 33rd Dáil

   27 Oct 2022
4. Report Stage 33rd Dáil

   15 Nov 2022
5. Fifth Stage 33rd Dáil

   22 Feb 2023
6. Second Stage 26th Seanad

   22 Feb 2023
7. Committee Stage 26th Seanad

   19 Apr 2023
8. Report Stage 26th Seanad

   31 May 2023
9. Fifth Stage 26th Seanad

   28 Jun 2023
10. Cream List 33rd Dáil

    5 Jul 2023
11. Enacted

    11 Jul 2023