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Apology to institutional abuse survivors 'failed miserably' - Derry campaigner

A leading campaigner has rejected an apology offered to the survivors of institutional abuse. Derry man Jon McCourt, from Survivors North West, said the apology offered by Stormont's politicians was 'touching,' but the remose offered by Church ...

14 Mar 2022 at 15:33

Public apology for historic institutional abuse in NI to be made on March 11

A public apology to victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland will be given on March 11. First Minister Paul Givan and deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill confirmed details on the delivery of what was a ...

20 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Northern Ireland

Kincora abuse victim vows to pursue civil action

A former resident at a notorious boys’ home has vowed to pursue his civil action over claims he was trafficked for sexual abuse. Richard Kerr, who spent time as a child at Kincora Boys’ Home in east Belfast, is seeking damages from the ...

14 Mar 2022 at 11:55

Northern Ireland

Institutional abuse victims group rejects ‘downgraded apology’ plans

A victims group has said that it will not attend an apology to victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland next month. The group, called Survivors Together, has rejected plans for the apology and described it as ...

17 Feb 2022 at 19:25

Northern Ireland

Institution becomes first to make payment to redress scheme for abuse victims

A religious institution has made the first financial contribution towards the cost of a redress scheme for victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. First Minister Michelle O’Neill confirmed to the Assembly ...

29 Apr 2024 at 14:54

Northern Ireland

Third institution makes payment to redress scheme for abuse victims

A third institution has contributed towards the cost of a redress scheme for victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland. The De La Salle Order has made a payment following payments from the Good Shepherd ...

07 Sept 2024 at 11:33

Northern Ireland

Parties agree format for apology to victims of institutional abuse

Stormont parties have agreed a format for an apology to victims of historical institutional abuse in Northern Ireland on March 11. Campaigners on behalf of victims and survivors have welcomed the development, which was ...

14 Feb 2022 at 18:25

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Historical institutional abuse awareness campaign

Jon McCourt, the tireless Derry advocate for victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse, has welcomed a new campaign around the issue. Jon spoke to Derry Now following the Executive Office’s launch this ...

23 Mar 2023 at 12:33

Northern Ireland

More than 4,400 claims for historical abuse redress received, MLAs hear

Past concerns that processing compensation claims from victims of historical institutional abuse could take 10 years have been dispelled by a senior Stormont official. Patrick Gallagher, from the Executive Office, ...

22 May 2024 at 16:19

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‘Time running out’ to press institutions to contribute to redress fund

Stormont has been urged to place a legal obligation on institutions to contribute to a redress fund for abuse survivors. Concern was also voiced that scores of people who suffered abuse at institutions in ...

16 Jan 2025 at 09:33

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Commissioner calls for “crucial” concerted effort to reach victims and survivors

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse Fiona Ryan has told Stormont’s Executive Office Committee a concerted effort needs to be made to reach victims and survivors ...

10 Apr 2024 at 17:33

£77m paid out so far to survivors of historical institutional abuse

Some £77 million has been paid to survivors of historical institutional abuse, it has emerged. The awards have been made to those who suffered abuse at state, church or charity-run homes in Northern ...

16 Oct 2023 at 17:06

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