News & Events

Dear Survivors – December update

As you know Caranua was given a limited fund of money (the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund) to provide financial supports to survivors of institutional abuse. Caranua has almost finished its work as the fund has nearly come to an end. 

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High Court judgement ‘v’ independent Appeals Officer

On Friday 28th June Mr Justice Garrett Simons delivered a High Court judgement which supported the decision of the independent Appeals Officer to uphold a decision on an application made by Caranua regarding the introduction of the €15,000 /£12,000 limits in June 2016.

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Caranua Board Minutes, 5th May 2019

We are happy to publish the minutes of our Board meetings so that Board activities and decisions are accountable. There is always a delay between the meeting held and the publication of the minutes.  This is because the minutes must be approved before they can be...

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Parliamentary Questions, 18th June 2019

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the amount remaining in the fund allocated to Caranua for supporting survivors of institutional child abuse with their health, housing and other needs; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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Parliamentary Questions, 11th June 2019

To ask the Minister for Education and Skills his plans to continue the operation of the Residential Institutions Statutory Fund, Caranua, in view of the outstanding moneys due and owing from religious congregations; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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