Victims’ groups want compo for those aged 50+

SUPPORT groups representing victims of institutional abuse want a €10,000 interim compensation payment to be made to survivors over the age of 50.

Victims’ groups want compo for those aged 50+

The payment is currently proposed for victims who are elderly and infirm, with a lower age limit of 65 suggested last year by the Government.

However, with the work of a new compensation scheme for survivors due to begin today, the Aislinn Centre, which represents hundreds of victims, has called for an easing of age restrictions on applications for the award.

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