Letters to the Editor: Shameful redress scheme must be reformed

A reader that is eligible for a mother and baby home compensation payment has not applied
Though Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman received the Mother and Baby Home Commission Report in 2020, the payments scheme only opened earlier this year, 2024. Picture: Sam Boal

Though Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman received the Mother and Baby Home Commission Report in 2020, the payments scheme only opened earlier this year, 2024. Picture: Sam Boal

Thu, 22 Aug, 2024 - 01:00

In reference to Sidney Herdman’s letter — ‘Calls for Westbank redress being ignored’ (Irish Examiner, Letters, August 15) — unlike him, I am eligible for a mother and baby home compensation payment.

As of yet, I have not applied.

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