Scores of people suffered sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the homes from 1922 to 1995.
Work is ongoing to secure financial contributions from religious and secular bodies for survivors of historical institutional abuse.
The work comes after the Historical Institutional Abuse Inquiry (HIAI) revealed sexual, physical and emotional abuse at the homes from 1922 to 1995.
Sir Anthony Hart, who chaired the inquiry which revealed shocking levels of abuse in that period recommended a permanent memorial, compensation and an official apology to the victims.
Asked for an update on progress at the Assembly on Monday, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly said they have received financial contributions from some, and talks are ongoing with others.
“Victims and survivors of historical institutional abuse have endured unimaginable pain and suffering over many years,” she told MLAs.
“We are committed to ensuring they get the redress that they deserve.
“Payments have been received from the…
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