Minister for Education and Skills invites applications to fill vacancies on Caranua Board
The Minister for Education and Skills, Mr Richard Bruton, T.D. today (Tuesday 21st February 2017) announced that applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill vacancies on the Board of Caranua, the Residential Institutions Statutory...
Minister Bruton publishes Draft Terms of Reference for Review of Eligibility for Caranua
Minister Bruton has announced a 3 week consultation period beginning from today 15 February 2017 in relation to the proposed draft terms of reference of a review of eligibility for Caranua (the Residential institutions Statutory Fund). The draft terms of reference are...
Over €51.8 million spent on services for survivors
Updates on statistics relating to the Caranua application process are published regularly. This is the December 2016 update This update gives information on applications to Caranua, and payments made since we opened for applications. We have now: Received Part 1...
Caranua publishes Easy-to-Read Guide to applying for support
Caranua is pleased to announce that we have published an Easy-to-Read Guide to applying for support. The Easy to Read Guide uses images and easy to understand language. It provides information on what Caranua is; what Caranua can do; and how to apply to Caranua....
Caranua information events in Waterford and Limerick
Caranua will host two information events in the coming weeks, in Waterford and Limerick. These events will provide an opportunity for people to talk to Caranua staff, and for us to answer any questions you may have. There is no entry fee, and you can come at any time...
Caranua publishes 2015 Annual Report
The Annual Reports of both Caranua, and the Caranua Appeals Officer have been published. The Caranua 2015 Annual Report, which was laid before the Houses of the Oireachtas, details the work of the organisation in 2015 and provides statistical information on...
New support for those making statements to Mother and Baby Homes Commission
Clann is a new project set up by Justice for Magdalenes Research and the Adoption Rights Alliance, to support people drafting statements for the Mother and Baby Homes Commission. Clann is a new project that will offer support to those who wish to make a statement to...
Changes to Caranua Services and Criteria – June 2016
Caranua is pleased to announce that we will be introducing some changes to our services and criteria in early June. The changes are based on what survivors have told us they need, and to ensure the Fund is sustainable for future applicants. We also want to make our...
Caranua Information Events 2016
Caranua hosted a series of information events in 2016. Events were held in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Manchester. Caranua hosted a series of information events in 2016 The details of the events are below. The Board and Staff of Caranua would like to thank all those who...
€38.6 million spent on services
Updates on statistics relating to the Caranua application process are published monthly. This is the December 2015 update This update gives information on applications to Caranua, and payments made since we opened for applications in January 2014. We have now: Made...