The governments ruled out revisiting the issue of a redress scheme for former residents of Bethany Home in Dublin.

It will however look at the question of a memorial for those who lived at the protestant run institution.

It also says it will examine the issue of making records available.

In a statement Justice Minister Alan Shatter says he understands the decision will disappoint former residents.

Derek Leinster, former Bethany resident and spokesperson for the Survivor's group says they feel betrayed by the government