Controversial mother and baby home redress scheme opens

Controversial mother and baby home redress scheme opens

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

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024 - 11:11
Alison O'Reilly

The long-awaited and controversial mother and baby home redress scheme opens on Wednesday, with up to 34,000 people expected to apply for compensation.

However, another 25,000 will not be eligible for the payment because of the criteria set down in law.

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