Recommendation R106: Redress working party for MAH victims
From Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report, published 18 June 2026.
Recommendation
In relation to direct redress, including consideration of financial compensation, we recommend that the DoH set up a small working party to consult with patients, service user groups and individuals connected to those who have suffered abuse at MAH in relation to what form redress might properly take.
In brief (written by this site)
In September 2026, Robbie Butler, Minister of Health, stated that officials had carried out initial scoping work on establishing a redress working party and that he expected advice on options imminently, adding that the department will engage with families before anything is agreed (Robbie Butler, Sep 2026). In June 2026, his predecessor Mike Nesbitt accepted the recommendation on behalf of the Department of Health NI, committing to set up the consultative working group after meeting with families (Mike Nesbitt response, Jun 2026).
AI-generated summary of the record on this page, checked by a second model and automatic checks, 26 Sep 2026. The record below is the sources' own words.
Government response
I am determined that it will not be an open-ended process, and I give Members my commitment that my Department will move swiftly to respond to the recommendations, starting with accepting No 106. I shall set up a small consultative working group to discuss redress once I have met some of the families, which I shall do as soon as we agree dates.
Delivery
Department of Health NI says in progress (23 September 2026)
Separately, my officials have also carried out initial scoping work on recommendations R1, concerning the establishment of an Implementation Consultation Group, and R106, concerning the establishment of a Redress Working Party, including seeking independent assessment and advice on engagement. As a result, and further to discussions with families on 16 September, I expect to receive advice on options for both of these recommendations imminently. We will, of course, engage with families and those representing people with learning disabilities on the proposed options before anything is agreed.
From: Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry Report Recommendations Departmental Progress Update (written ministerial statement), Robbie Butler, Minister of Health (Northern Ireland)
Site note: The passage names recommendations R1 and R106 together. R1 also has a row of its own from the same statement.
Responsible bodies
Themes and tags
Who has spoken
- Department of Health NI
Response, delivery statement