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The Redress Board, enables survivors of abuse in certain Irish institutions which are included in the Schedule to the Act to claim compensation without going through the Courts and without having to prove fault. The compensation is assessed using a point scoring system which explained in detail elsewhere on this site. It opened for business on 2nd December 2002. The headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Hearings may be held in this country. It
is a requirement of the board that proof of residency be provided
to the Board. Download
Barnardos Application Form Paul W. Tracey Questionnaire - This questionnaire is provided to applicants to assist them recall their history and address issues which will be appropriate to refer to in the applicantion to the Board. Click here to download. Statement of Abuse Your statement is the basis upon which the Board will judge your application. It is important that it give a full account of your time in the institution and indeed the effects upon you in later life. It should detail all physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect you may have experienced. Paul W Tracey Solicitors have worked with many victims and can assist in the preparation of your statement. Our interviews are conducted in a private and sensitive manner at a pace that suits you. In considering applications the Board considers a number of factors as set out below.
It is essential that your statement is prepared and presented in a comprehensive manner to ensure that you receive adequate compensation: The Board allocates points under different headings in assessing each case that comes before it. The headings under which cases are assessed and ‘scored’ are set out hereunder. Paul W Tracey Solicitors will be happy to answer any queries you may have in this regard.
Medical evidence The Redress Board requires a medical report to accompany your application in order to verify the effects of any physical/sexual/mental abuse or neglect that you may have suffered. The reports may be from experts such as psychiatrists or other specialist consultants where physical injuries have been sustained. Many people become concerned when they hear the word psychiatrist. Applicants should have no concerns in this regard as the psychiatrist used by Paul W Tracey Solicitors are experts not just in their field but also in the preparation of reports for the Redress Board. They will threat each applicant with respect and dignity. The Process When your proof of residency is obtained along with your identification documents and your medical report Paul W Tracey Solicitors will then review your case with you and assist you complete your application form. At that stage your case is ready to submit to the Redress Board. Upon receipt of your application the Board will review it to ensure that the application is ‘in order’. Papers are submitted to the Boards own medical advisors for review and they in turn prepare a short report. The Board then considers offering you a settlement meeting or a hearing. The Board will then send Section 6 of the application to the institution where it is alleged the abuse took place. The institution has the right to make a written statement and can request a hearing if they deny that the abuse took place. The Board will decide whether a hearing is to take place or not. All documents to be relied upon at any settlement meeting or haring will be released to your solicitor prior to any such hearing. Settlement Meetings If the Board considers that your case is suitable for settlement then they will nominate a date to meet on your case and make an offer. PaulW Tracey Solicitors will negotiate with Counsel or the Solicitor to the Board and advise you of the merits of any offer received. If you want to accept the Redress offer a waiver document is signed and a cheque will issue in approximately 28 days to your solicitor. Hearings If there is no agreement or a hearing is requested your application will proceed to a full hearing. Hearings are conducted in a court room setting and you will be asked questions by counsel for the Board. The Board generally gives its decision on the day of the hearing. All aspects of applications to the Board and the outcome of cases are confidential. RIRB APPLICATION - the RIRB application form is available here. The
Residential Institutions Redress Board
Contact Information Tel: (01) 874 5656
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