Notices to Users/Public
Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme
The Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme launched in March 2024 following the Government agreed actions arising from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes and certain related matters.
The Payment scheme provides financial payments, and health supports to eligible people who spent time in Mother and Baby and County Home Institutions in Ireland (for example, Cork County Home or Midleton Home).
Eligibility criteria can be found online, and applications can be made via an online portal (website below) or by post
Contact Helpline: 01 522 9922 (call to request application pack)
All applications are handled with care, dignity and full confidentiality.
Cork City and County Archives Service
Research Room Opening Hours Extended by 25%
From 9 February 2026: Now also open on Mondays.
- Hours: Mondays to Fridays 10am - 5pm by appointment.
- Confirmed appointment essential see before your visit
