Seanad debates

Friday, 16 October 2020

Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages

 

10:30 am

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

I will speak to amendments Nos. 25 and 27 first. I understand the desire and need for an index of the evidence and the records. This has been considered as part of the commission's investigation. We contacted the commission and asked for clarification of what it is doing. An index is referred to in its terms of reference. As part of its final report, the commission has compiled a complete listing of all the sources used in completing its report. This listing is more than 80 pages long and will form part of its final report. I understand that the listing will indicate whether sources are published or unpublished and whether they are part of the archive that will pass to the Minister or part of the suite of records passing to Tusla. This comprehensive 80-page listing of source material will be published and available for all to view. I hope that meets Members' requirements. I did not push for anything more because I think that sounds extremely detailed. It will come out with the report. It will not be in the sealed archive. It will be published and available. Can I speak to amendment No. 28 as well?

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