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

I suggest that it would very likely be in the State's interest to intervene in situations in which there is a potential development in this regard, such as may be the case in a number of locations.

It is my understanding that the second interim report was before Cabinet this morning. On 27 July last year, the Minister issued a press release that stated that the commission was to report back in September. The Minister has committed to publishing such a report by the end of the month. It has still not been published, to my knowledge. I presume it will be published in the coming days. When does she intend to publish it? Furthermore, will the Minister outline the reason for the delay? The second interim report has been with her and her Department for some six months. This has caused a great deal of concern and anxiety among survivors. It is important we get a sense of the reason for the inordinate delay in the publication of the report. Furthermore, it has been reported that the report does not recommend an expansion of the terms of reference. This being the case, I believe that the commission is no longer fit for purpose.

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