Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 February 2017
449. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of witnesses who have given evidence to the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes confidential committee. [9361/17]
View answer450. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of witnesses who have given evidence to the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes investigation committee. [9362/17]
View answer451. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of witnesses who have been refused an opportunity to give evidence to the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes. [9363/17]
View answer452. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the number of witnesses who have given evidence to the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes confidential committee who have subsequently been invited to a hearing of the commission's investigation committee. [9364/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 449 to 452, inclusive, together.
In accordance with section 9 of the Commissions of Investigation Act 2004, it is essential to recognise that the Commission is independent in the performance of its functions. Therefore, I do not have access to the information sought by the Deputy. The engagement with witnesses is a matter for the Commission to manage and progress and I do not have any role or influence in this regard.
The Deputy may wish to contact the Commission directly at info@mbhcoi.ie.
