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Review of Redress Scheme for Abuse Victims Not Ruled out Ireland Online May 21, 2009 http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/ireland/review-of-redress-scheme-for-abuse-victims-not-ruled-out-411717.html The Tanaiste is refusing to be drawn on the possibility of a review of the redress scheme for victims of child abuse at state institutions. The compensation bill for thousands of victims is set to exceed ˆ1bn, 90% of which will be paid by the tax payer. Religious orders have already paid out ˆ128m but are now exempt from any future liability under a controversial deal made in 2002. The Government is to hold a special meeting to consider the findings of yesterday's Ryan report, and a two-day Dail debate will take place next month. But Tanaiste Mary Coughlan has refused to say whether or not the redress scheme will be looked at. |
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