TRUTH RECOVERY - PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The Northern Ireland Executive Office launched a 12-week public consultation on proposals to establish a statutory Inquiry for those affected by Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries, Workhouses and their pathways and practices; and an associated Financial Redress Scheme.

The public consultation commenced on 27 June 2024 and will run for a period of 12-weeks until 19 September 2024.

This may be an issue which will be of interest to those formerly resident in Northern Ireland, including those affected by the institutions, and we would be grateful if you could bring the consultation to their attention. We are keen to hear from as many people as possible.

The consultation documents and the schedule of online events are available on the Truth Recovery website which can be accessed by clicking Truth Recovery – Public Consultation[1]. 

Please contact us at trpconsultation@executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk or phone 02890 520 063 to request a hard copy of the questionnaire or with any other queries.

Support services for those affected are available through the Victims and Survivors Service (VSS). Information on the range of services and supports can be viewed on their website Emotional Support for Victims and Survivors of Mother & Baby Homes and Magdalene Laundry Institutions - Victims and Survivors Service (victimsservice.org) or by telephoning 02890 311678 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm).

[1] https://www.executiveoffice-ni.gov.uk/consultations/truth-recovery-public-consultation-statutory-public-inquiry-and-financial-redress-scheme