Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I ask the Taoiseach to give a commitment that he will announce a commission of inquiry before the Christmas recess and that he will consult the victims of this alleged abuse on the terms of reference. The patients' advocacy group Dignity4Patients has had its funding cut significantly. I have raised this issue before with the Minister for Health and the Taoiseach to ensure the group is provided with core funding to continue its crucial work on behalf of 200 citizens. I am asking for two things: that the Taoiseach make a commitment to announce the establishment of a commission of inquiry before the recess and ensure core funding is provided for Dignity4Patients.

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