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

I recently met with some of the survivors of these homes. Many of the stories they told me were absolutely harrowing. They have a number of concerns particularly about the centres or locations that are not included. Many of them are discommoded that they do not have access to their personal testimony subsequent to giving it. This is something that is very traumatic and difficult for them to do. The fact they do not subsequently have access to those records is something that upsets them.

The Minister said the commission has the ability to make up its own mind. Can the Minister clarify that it is in a position to hear testimony from victims of other centres? At this moment in time it would require it to go back to the Government to seek a review of the terms of reference. I say it is within the Minister's gift to widen the terms of reference if she believes it is appropriate and important that the victims of those additional centres are heard.

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