Compensation for Abuse In Irish Institutions



Compensation for Abuse in Irish Institutions
The Residential Institutions Redress Board welcomes submissions from those who, as children, in institutional care in the Republic of Ireland experienced physical, sexual or psychological abuse or serious neglect.

The Board was set up under the Residential Institutions Redress Act, 2002 to make fair and reasonable awards to persons who, as children, were abused while resident in industrial schools, reformatories and orphanages in the Irish Republic.

Former residents can apply for redress to the Irish government directly or through their lawyer. Submissions will be received up to December 2005.

To apply for redress, a person must complete an official application form and provide the following documents
1. Evidence of residence in the institution
2. Medical reports relating to injuries consistent with abuse
3. Evidence of Identity
4. A written account of abuse and injuries suffered.

If you think you may be eligible, or want to find out more about the scheme, contact C-BERS for further information. Further information is also available on the Board's website at www.rirb.ie. which includes a list of the institutions covered under the Act.

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