AQW 7490/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 26/02/2024
Answered On Date: 14/03/2024
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the First Minister and deputy First Minister for an update on a redress scheme for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse.

Answer:

As of 31 January 2024, the Redress Board has received 4,283 applications, of which 9 remain non-compliant or incomplete. Redress Board panels have considered 4,211 applications making award determinations totalling £83,656,250, with £81,042,472 having been paid directly into the applicant or applicant’s solicitor’s account. As of 31 January 2024, 63 compliant applications remained to be considered by a panel.

Electronic versions of each of the three Board Annual Reports are available via the Assembly Library.

The Redress Scheme is due to close to applications in April 2025.