Mother and Baby Homes Inquiries

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Ceisteanna (1281)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

1281. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he has received an invitation to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth pursuant to recent reports of the discontinuation of the promised independent review of testimony given by former residents of mother and baby institutions to the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes; his plans to appear before the committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44223/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

I have not received an invitation to appear before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth in relation to this matter.

As Minister, I recognise the important role of the Joint Oireachtas Committee and welcome any opportunity to engage with the Committee in relation to my Department’s work.  As such, I would be happy to consider an invitation from the Committee should one be extended.