Funchion Slams Irish Gov't on Abuse Redress

0:00On April 4th, Sin Fine, MEP, Kathleen Funchin, is calling out the Irish government for falling short on fixing the deep trauma from institutional. A bit... She points to the mother and baby institution's payment scheme, which saw super low uptake in its first year, less than 10% of the budget got. Spent, as revealed back in February, Funchin stresses that real redress cash is key for survivors hit hard by generational trauma, many unable to work. She wants more than just talk. The upcoming review needs to kick off early, not wait till after March 20th, 2026, even though it's. Due by September, plenty of folks get shut out, like those in unlisted institutions, or anyone who stayed under six months in a mother and baby home. That cut off ignores how trauma really works, she argues. Then there are the boarded out kids, shipped to farms, or homes for brutal labor, starting at seven or eight years old. As abuse that demand, recognition and extra payments they never got.

1:01Meanwhile, the Department of Children says prep work for the review is rolling, focusing on uptake stats, applicant experiences, and, if the scheme, delivers. Funchin's pushing hard for real justice, like helping survivors reunite with lost family, and it's clear the fight for full amends is just heating. Up. Stay informed with Europe News today, AI-powered updates.