IRELAND
Journal
THIS AFTERNOON’S ANNOUNCEMENT that the Government is to set up a full Commission of Investigation into the operation of mother-and-baby homes has been welcomed by the Adoption Rights Alliance, which campaigns on behalf of women who were formerly resident in the institutions.
Children’s Minister Charlie Flanagan confirmed today that the commission will have full statutory powers and will “not be interfered with by government”.
It follows a Cabinet meeting this morning, at which ministers were briefed on the issue by the Minister.
Susan Lohan of the Adoption Rights Alliance said that Flanagan’s announcement appeared to “answer everything we were calling for”.
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