Debate contribution: Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill
Debate contribution by Ms Joanne Bunting on .
- MLA
- Ms Joanne Bunting
- Party at the time
- Democratic Unionist Party
- Date
- 2 March 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5432666
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We understand the importance of acknowledgement for victims and survivors and so remain committed to progressing that important legislation. Members will be aware that Committee Stage concluded at the end of January. We thank the Committee for its work and for producing its report. We expect Consideration Stage to take place after the Easter recess, following further engagement with Executive colleagues on key proposed amendments. Our aim is to complete Consideration Stage, Further Consideration Stage and Final Stage before the summer recess with Royal Assent anticipated during the summer months. Preparatory work on the necessary secondary legislation is progressing well. We plan to consult on that shortly after the final vote, with the intention of opening the redress scheme before the end of the year. That will represent another important set of milestones in providing victims and survivors with truth and acknowledgement.
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