The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme opened for applications in March 2024. As at 22 September, over 6,800 applications have been received.
Just under 6,200 Notices of Determination have issued to applicants, over 83% of which contain an offer of benefits under the Scheme. Applicants then have 6 months in which to consider and accept their offer. The total amount which has been paid out to date in general and work related payments is over €73 million. Additionally, €1.3 million has been paid out towards the costs of medical cards for more than 2,000 eligible applicants and a further €1.9 million has been paid out in health-support payments to applicants living overseas.
All information on the Scheme, including how to apply, can be found at the dedicated Payment Scheme website which includes a booklet, questions and answers, and short 'how to' videos on the application process. A Helpline is also available at +353 1 522 9992. Overall, we have received positive feedback that applicants are finding the application process straightforward and the information line helpful.
The department also publishes summary statistics on the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme every month on its website, available here - www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/mother-and-baby-institutions-payment-scheme/#payment-scheme-statistics-summary
