A Kerry Government Minister is calling for religious orders to ‘re-consider’ their decision not to financially contribute to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.
Nearly two years of negotiations has resulted in just two out of eight religious organisations contributing to the Institutions Payment Scheme.
An independent report published by the Government this afternoon, reveals a payment of around 13 million euro from the Sisters of Bon Secours, while the Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul has offered a building of similar value.
Six other religious bodies declined to contribute to the payment scheme.
Reasons for refusal include a duty to elderly members, a failure to claim responsibility for governance, and a commitment to a ‘healing and restoration’ process rather than a financial one.
Equality Minister and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley says her door will 'always be open' if the orders reassess their decisions:
