Work Related Payment
(Please note that this information is for people living outside of the Republic of Ireland.)
The Mother and Baby Institution Payment scheme is open for applications to anyone who spent time in one of 44 Institutions* across the Republic of Ireland. Applications to the scheme can online or via a paper application. Click here for an application.
* Work Related Payment relates to 31 of these Institutions. See below for information.
The Payment is broken down into three sections;
Work-related Payment
This Information Sheet is about the Work-Related Payment. There is a link to information about the other two payments above.
Entitlement
Entitlement for a payment is based on the following criteria
You were a resident as a mother or reason related to pregnancy or childbirth in one of 31 institutions
for at least 90 days
Temporary Absences:
If you left and returned to the same institution within a period of 180 days residency will be regarded as continuous by the Case Management Team for the purposes of assessing length of residency.
Applications
Please note that there is no need to obtain legal advice to submit an application. There is no reimbursement for legal fees connected to submitting an application.
Applications for the Work-Related Payment are made as part of the general application to the Payment Scheme. When completing the application, you should tick the box for Work Related Payment is you feel that this may apply to you.
If you do not apply for the Work-Related Payment, but the Case Management Team believe that you maybe entitled to this benefit, they will contact you to make you aware that you may wish to update your application. You will have an opportunity to amend your application, via a supplementary form, to include the Work-Related Payment. This contact maybe made via a letter to your online portal or via post (if you have made a postal application.) Therefore, it is important that you respond to any emails or letters from the Case Management Team. You should return this form within 28 days.
Priority applications: Where an applicant has a terminal illness, their application can be prioritised. Tick the box on 4.1.4 of the application and supply a short letter from your GP or consultant to support your application.
If you have any queries about making an application please feel free to contact Fréa Renewing Roots at renewingroots@frea.org.uk or Patrick Rodgers 07432 138682, Natalie Hughes-Crean 07849835841 or Ciaran Connolly 07732901782.
Exclusions
It is important to note that the Work-Related Payment does not extend to all of the 44 institutions that are eligible. Please check the list of institutions that are included under Work-Related payment section
You were resident in one of these institutions for at least 90 days.
Residence in more than one Institution
You only need to make one application to the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme, even where you spent time in more than one institution. When making your application list all the institutions that you spent time in, whether as a mother or as a child.
Payment
The total Work-Related Payment that a someone is entitled to varies based on how long you were in an institution. A breakdown of the different payments is available here.
You will receive confirmation of your eligibility for a Work-Related Payment on a ‘Notice of Determination’ sent from the Case Management Team. You will be notified either via your online portal (you will receive an email to your nominated email address advising you to log on to your portal) or via post, depending on how you made you initial application.
If you are entitled to a Work-Related Payment this will be made as part of a lump sum, along with other benefits that you may be entitled to.
In order to accept a payment you must complete and return and acceptance form that includes;
An acceptance form
A legal waiver form
Confirmation of your bank details
within six months of receiving the Notice of Determination.
The Legal Waiver
The legal waiver states that you will not take any legal proceedings or discontinue any legal proceedings against any public body relating to the circumstances to which your application to the Payment Scheme concerns. As this is a legal document you can seek legal advice before signing and returning this form, however you will have to return this within six months of receiving your Notice of Determination.
You are can claim help with fees for independent legal advice sought in relation to signing the waiver.* up to a maximum of €500 excluding VAT. In order to request reimbursement of independent legal fees you need to submit an invoice or proof of payment with the applicant’s name, Application Reference Number and a full breakdown of costs to the Case Management Team. Payments will not be made directly to a solicitor.
*Please note that you can only claim help with legal costs for advice sought in relation to signing the legal waiver or in submitting an affidavit. Other legal costs are not covered.
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