Survivors of mother and baby homes, particularly those living in the UK, are effectively excluded from the Irish state redress scheme. Accessing this financial support would mean losing crucial British welfare benefits or housing assistance. Additionally, those in the United States report withdrawal of their medical insurance and social security benefits when accepting these redress payments. Without ratification of 'Philomena's Law', these survivors are left in a challenging situation, unable to secure the assistance they need without risking their existing benefits.
Mother and baby home survivors residing in the UK face significant barriers in accessing Ireland's redress scheme due to the impact on their welfare benefits.
Survivors in the US also experience negative consequences, such as the loss of national medical insurance or social security, tied to receiving compensation payments.
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