Question 1

What does the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 do?

Accepted Answer

Establishes payment scheme for former residents of Mother and Baby institutions; makes lump-sum payments based on length of stay and provides free health services via enhanced medical card. Creates independent Chief Deciding Officer office within Department of Children to examine applications, determine eligibility, process reviews and appeals, and conduct public awareness campaign. Scheme closes no later than five years after establishment; applicants may request review within 60 days of determination; excludes those who previously received awards from Residential Institutions Redress Scheme for same institution.

Question 2

What stage is the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 at?

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As of 11 Sep 2024, the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 is at Enacted. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022?

Accepted Answer

The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme Bill 2022 was sponsored by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and was introduced on 17 Oct 2022.

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