Debate contribution: Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill: Consideration Stage
Debate contribution by Mr Stewart Dickson on .
- MLA
- Mr Stewart Dickson
- Party at the time
- Alliance Party
- Date
- 19 May 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Executive Committee Business
- Heading
- Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene Laundries and Workhouses) and Redress Scheme Bill: Consideration Stage
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5549339
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I thank the Member for giving way. I note in particular his comments about the charitable status of various organisations. There is still some concern for us in respect of the relationship between charity legislation in Northern Ireland and the impact that the Bill will have. There is still space and time for the Committee to continue to do work in order for it to be absolutely sure that charitable status does not trump the Bill's ability to seek payments or that it excuses people from making payments. I look forward to hearing what the junior Ministers have to say in that regard.
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