Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 November 2016
218. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the second interim report of the commission of investigation on mother and baby homes will be published; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33112/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have received a second Interim Report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes. Since receiving the Report I have met with the three members of the Commission to discuss the Report and the general progress being made with the investigation.
Given the scope of the Commission's work a number of topics in the Report extend beyond the remit of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. For this reason, I am consulting with Cabinet colleagues and the Attorney General with a view to publishing the Report in conjunction with Government's response to the findings of the Report.
I am sensitive to the expectations of former residents and hope to conclude this process as quickly as possible.
