People who have suffered as a result of the violent conflict in Northern Ireland are attempting to address a legacy of almost forty years of conflict. Realistically, it must be accepted that the road back to normality will take a long time for us all, but particularly for the many victims and survivors of the Troubles. It is neither fair nor accurate to measure the cost of the Troubles in purely financial terms whether it be funding or service provision. The real cost needs to be considered within the context of human suffering and the physical, emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on individuals and society as a whole.