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Minister for Children Charlie Flanagan has announced a statutory Commission of Investigation into mother-and-baby-homes across the State.
Speaking on RTÉ’s News at One, Mr Flanagan said that it is too early to say who will lead the commission, but that he has some names in mind.
He said that the Government will receive an initial report from a cross-departmental investigation by 30 June.
Mr Flanagan said its work will inform the Government on the terms of reference and composition of the Commission of Investigation.
He said it is important that a light be shone on “these dark periods”.
Mr Flanagan said he hopes the inquiry will examine all issues, including the high mortality rates, the burial practices following these deaths, the legal circumstances around adoptions and the question of conducting of clinical trials.
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