A memorandum relating to negotiations with religious bodies involved in Mother and Baby Institutions will be brought to Cabinet this morning.
In 2021, a process of engagement began with religious bodies and Church Leaders about how they would contribute to the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme.
In May 2023, the Government appointed Sheila Nunan to lead the negotiations with religious bodies which had a historical involvement with Mother and Baby Institutions.
This was with a view to securing a financial contribution towards the cost of the Payment Scheme.
In November 2023, financial experts from Ernst and Young were procured to support Ms Nunan in the confidential negotiations.
The Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality Norma Foley will bring the findings by Ms Nunan before Cabinet.
The report will be provided to survivors and published following Government approval.
Opposition parties and survivors have consistently called on the Government to compel Religious Orders to financially contribute to the €800 million redress scheme for survivors of mother and baby homes.