Updated: 5 September 2016
Number of Applicants
The closing date for receipt of applications to the Inquiry was Friday 29 November 2013 by which time 434 applications had been received. Applications for the Acknowledgement Forum remained open until Wednesday 30 April 2014. In total 533 applications were received from 526 individuals. Applications from individuals received since the 29 November 2013 (and within Terms of Reference) were heard by the Acknowledgement Forum only.
| Area | Total Received | % |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland |
332 |
63 |
| Great Britain |
93 |
18 |
| Republic of Ireland |
26 |
5 |
| Australia |
65 |
12 |
| Other |
10 |
2 |
| Total |
526* |
100 |
*This figure includes 2 late applications and excludes 7 duplicates received in cases where an application had already been made.
As of 30 November 2014, 428 individuals have shared their experiences with the Acknowledgement Forum.
Cost of the Inquiry
Funding for the Inquiry is provided through the Executive Office, which has supplied the figures below. The table shows the cost by year to the end of March 2016; it is not yet possible to show the final cost of the Inquiry.
| Year | Cost (million £) |
|---|---|
| 2012-13 | £ 1.10 |
| 2013-14 | £ 2.73 |
| 2014-15 | £ 3.63 |
| 2015-16 | £ 3.28 |
| Total | £10.74 |