Commissioner Update Summer 2026
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First Minister and deputy First Minister thank Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse for her service
The First Minister and deputy First Minister paid tribute to Fiona Ryan’s commitment to representing survivors
Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse to step down from role
The Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse will leave her role to take up a new post in Dublin.
Statement from Fiona Ryan, Commissioner for Survivors of Institutional Childhood Abuse on the publication of the Truth Recovery Independent Panel Report
Victims and survivors have waited too long for truth, acknowledgement and justice.
Commissioner Addresses the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy “Making Connections” Event in Derry/Londonderry
Commissioner Fiona Ryan delivered a keynote address “Listen to Know"
Commissioner Update Spring 2026
Commissioner Update Spring 2026
Commissioner Welcomes UK Government backing of Philomena’s Law
Fiona Ryan welcomes today’s announcement by the UK Government to back Philomena’s Law
Commissioner shares consultation findings on health needs of survivors of historical institutional child abuse with Committee for the Executive Office
64% of victims and survivors say their physical health has been affected long term by their experiences
Supports and services for victims and survivors must be protected as needs grow, says Commissioner
Supports and services for victims and survivors must be protected as needs grow, says Commissioner
Commissioner honours “courage and resilience” of survivors of historical institutional child abuse at State memorial
Commissioner honours “courage and resilience” of survivors of historical institutional child abuse at State memorial
Commissioner launches awareness raising initiative on supports and services to victims and survivors
The Commissioner is preparing to launch an initiative across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Irelanda
Remembering Victims and Survivors of Historical Institutional Abuse
On Friday 20 February 2026, a memorial plaque will be unveiled in Parliament Buildings.
Commissioner Fiona Ryan welcomes Roisin McGlone
Commissioner Fiona Ryan recently welcomed Roisin McGlone to the COSICA office
Investigation following safeguarding concerns raised by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
PSNI launches investigation after safeguarding concerns made public by the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Men's Mental Health Month
Highlighting the importance of supporting the mental health needs of men who are victims and survivors
Commissioner Update Summer 2025
Commissioner Update Summer 2025
Commissioner acknowledges courage, strength and resilience of victims and survivors as Redress Scheme closes
Commissioner acknowledges courage, strength and resilience of victims and survivors as Redress Scheme closes
Commissioner Update Spring 2025
Commissioner Update Spring 2025
Commissioner launches new awareness initiative to reach victims and survivors of non-recent/historical institutional child abuse
The Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Scheme will close to all applications, without exception, on 2 April 2025
Deadline for Applying for Redress Compensation from the HIA Redress Board is 2 April 2025.
Please note without exception the last date on which an application for compensation can be received by the HIA Redress