Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 May 2018
138. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Health if he will report on the work of the Farrelly commission with particular reference to the progress and expenditure to date; if interim reports will be published; the timeframe for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19309/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commission of Investigation (certain matters relative to a disability service in the South East and related matters) (the Farrelly Commission) is an independent statutory Commission of Investigation. It commenced its investigations in May 2017 and its work is ongoing. The first phase of the Commission's work is to investigate the role of public authorities in the care and protection of Grace, who resided with a former foster family in the South East of Ireland between 1989 and 2009. The Commission is required to make its final report on its investigations by 15 May 2018. However, the Sole Member has written to me to seek an extension to allow for the completion of its work and I am considering this request.
As required by its term of reference, the Commission presented an interim report to my Department on 15 November 2017. This primarily related to processes and progress and is available on the Department's website. I have received a second report on progress to date.
To date, the Farrelly Commission's costs amount to €1,168,437.68.
