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Earlier this month the Board issued the third edition of its Guide to the Redress Scheme which reflects changes in its practice and procedure occasioned by Part 4 of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse (Amendment) Act 2005.<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P><BR>Christmas Opening Hours:<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P><BR>The Board\u2019s offices in Clonskeagh will be open until 4.00 p.m on Friday December 23rd and will re-open on Thursday December 29th. The office will be closed on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P>The Board and staff would like to take this opportunity to wish all applicants a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. A special note of thanks is extended to all those who contributed to the establishment of the Board and who continue to help us in our attempt to provide the best possible service to all applicants.<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P>&nbsp;<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P>Applications:<\/P>&#13;<br \/>\n<P><BR>The closing date for receipt of applications has now passed. 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