Irish lawmaker Ivana Bacik is calling for legal compulsion requiring religious orders to provide financial redress to victims of child abuse. Bacik argues that previous appeals to the moral conscience of these institutions have been ineffective. She believes holding religious orders financially accountable is now necessary. This demand stems from ongoing concerns about the handling of historical abuse cases within institutions run by religious orders in Ireland. Bacik’s statement suggests a shift towards a more forceful approach to securing compensation for survivors. The move aims to ensure victims receive the support they deserve and that institutions take responsibility for past failings. This call for action reflects a growing frustration with the pace and extent of redress offered to date.