Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I spoke to the former Minister, Dr. Zappone, a couple of weeks after taking on my role and we talked through some of the key challenges facing me as the new Minister. Dr. Zappone spoke specifically about her visits. I believe she made a number of visits to Tuam. She spoke about the impact on her and advised me to visit. I have also spoken to Catherine Corless and her family. She, too, extended the invitation. I certainly plan to visit.

It is a priority for me to proceed with the legislation, subject to Cabinet approval. Pre-legislative scrutiny was close to being carried out. It was to begin the day the Dáil was dissolved in January. So much has happened since then. I acknowledge the delay is a source of genuine anguish for the survivors and their families. We will seek to expedite the process as much as we can.

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