Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Could the Tánaiste shed some light on the issue of the interdepartmental report in respect of the mother and baby homes and the timeline around its completion if it is not yet complete? When can we expect its publication and when will we see the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into those matters? I raised the matter yesterday with the Taoiseach and appealed to him as I appeal to the Tánaiste now to ensure the terms of reference are comprehensive and inclusive in the manner articulated by the advocacy groups. Furthermore, can the Tánaiste update the House on the consolidated domestic violence legislation?

I am sure the Tánaiste is concerned about the reported abuse of contracting and subcontracting regulations in the construction industry. In some cases, this relates to Government building projects such as Kishoge Community College in Lucan, County Dublin. Does the Government propose to bring forward legislative measures to deal with those abuses and the loopholes in the current system?

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