IRELAND
Irish Times
Harry McGee, Rachel Flaherty, Mary Minihan
Tue, Jun 10, 2014
A statutory commission of investigation is to be set up by the Government into issues in religious-run mother and baby homes across the State.
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting this morning.
The special commission of investigation will examine the high mortality rates at Mother and Baby homes across several decades of the 20th century, the burial practices at these sites and also secret and illegal adoptions and vaccine trials on children, Minister for Children Charlie Flanagan said.
“My determination is to ensure all of the issues are dealt with in a way which is comprehensive,” said Mr Flanagan.
He added that it was essential the facts were established and a “light was shone on this dark period”.
Mr Flanagan said it was too early to say who will lead the commission, but added he had some names in mind.
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