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Redress
This section on the website contains information about the current and past redress schemes for Survivors of Institutional Abuse from the Irish State.
We encourage people to get in touch with the office of the Special Advocate to share your experiences of the redress schemes, raise issues of concern or request help when seeking further information.
We will endeavour to assist in any way that we can, and where possible, guide & signpost you to the information you are looking for.
Redress Schemes – Useful Links
To read more about redress schemes for Survivors of Institutional Abuse please click on the details below.
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Residential Institutions Redress Scheme (CLOSED)
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Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act 2025 (OPEN)
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Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme (OPEN)
For more information about the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme click below
Further Information about Redress Schemes
Redress for Survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions
Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme
The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme is OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS from eligible Survivors of Mother and Baby Institutions
Contact Information
More details on how to apply and important eligibility information please visit the redress scheme website using this link.
Contact information for any queries about this redress scheme is copied below.
| How to Get in Touch | Details |
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| By Phone | +353 1 522 9992 |
| By Email | info@paymentscheme.ie |
| By Post | PO Box 13668, Waterford, Ireland |
| Website | Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme |
| Portal | through the online portal, if you applied online. |
Statements from the Special Advocate for Survivors
To read the Special Advocate’s statements in relation to the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme use the links below
Redress for Survivors of Industrial School and Reformatory Institutions
Supports under the Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act
The Supports for Survivors of Residential Institutional Abuse Act was signed into legislation by President Higgins in July 2025 and will soon be OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS from eligible Survivors of Industrial and Reformatory Institutions.
Contact Information
More details on how to apply and important eligibility information please visit the Department of Education’s website using this link.
Contact information for any queries about these support measures is copied below.
| How to Get in Touch | Details |
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| By Phone | +353 (090) 648 3625 |
| By Email | survivorsupports@education.gov.ie |
| By Post | Residential Institutions Redress Unit, Department of Education and Youth, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659 |
| Website | Supports for Survivors Residential Institutions Redress Unit |
| Mailing List | Survivors can also send an email to survivorsupports@education.gov.ie to be added to a mailing list and be informed when the application process is opened. |
Frequently Asked Questions about these supports
To find out more about these supports, please check out the Frequently Asked Questions page with more information from the Department of Education and Youth
Statements from the Special Advocate for Survivors
To read the Special Advocate’s statements in relation to redress and supports for Industrial School and Reformatory Institution Survivors use the links below