Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The Minister said she met with the chair of the commission recently. In that context I would like to ask specifically if the extension of the terms of reference of the commission was discussed. Mar is eol don Aire, tá cuid mhaith de na daoine a bhí sna háiteanna seo fágtha ar an imeall, gan ghuth agus gan ghlór, le tamall maith anuas. Many of the victims of these institutions have passed away since the commencement of the commission. The commission must go as far as including all those deemed to be affected. It is important to deal with those victims on an age priority basis where possible to ensure those who deserve justice see it in their lifetime. I refer to the brief the Minister got on her first day which notes the date as 17 February 2018. Is that date still considered to be an appropriate time? The Minister notes the 27 homes that are not included and refers to a representative sample but it is difficult to say what is representative or not in the context of time and age. While the commission can, in the public interest, draw attention to issues at this moment in time people from additional homes are not in a position to give testimony. That is a difficulty.

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