Cabinet to discuss redress scheme for survivors of Mother and baby homes

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman writes to survivors confirming a detailed and costed proposal for the delayed compensation scheme has been finalised

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman: 'The plan takes account of the Commission’s recommendations as well as the expressed needs and concerns of survivors, former residents and their families.' File picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

A long-awaited redress scheme for the survivors of mother and baby homes is to go to Cabinet next week.

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman is also expected to bring forward an action plan for survivors and former residents of mother and baby and county home institutions at Tuesday's meeting.