AUSTRALIAN PENSION NEWS APRIL 2005.

IRISH COMPENSATION SCHEME.

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SHOULD DO THE SAME.

Thousands of people may be eligible for payouts averaging A$152,000.00 but don’t even know it! Irish born customers who were resident in children’s Institutions in Ireland can claim from a compensation pool of millions of dollars.

The Irish Government has apologized to all children that went through State Institutions between the 1920s and 1980s. They accept that these children were all abused in some way. Abuse includes: neglect,

undernourishment, lack of education, being used for child labor, as well as physical, psychological and sexual abuse.

Many of these children fled Ireland once they were old enough and travelled all around the world. They may be unaware of this compensation scheme, and the cut-off point for applications is December 2005.

In some cases if a survivor has died, his or her family may receive a cash payment.

Anyone who thinks they have a claim can call Aisling (pronounced Ashleen) on + 353 1 6795500.

Alternatively e~mail aisling.mcdonell@petermcdonell.ie.

(This information is provided by Centrelink as a public service to our customers on behalf of the Irish Government. Do not request further information or assistance from Centrelink, please contact Aisling in Ireland as per above contact details). 24/4/2005.

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