Controversial redress scheme for mother and baby home survivors to open on March 20

Teddy's and toys along with flowers sit at the 'Little Angels' memorial plot in the grounds of Bessborough House in Blackrock, Cork. Picture: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie

The long-awaited controversial redress scheme for mother and baby home survivors will open on March 20, the Minister for Children has announced.

The compensation scheme — the most expensive in the history of the State — is expected to cost around €800m.