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 not hold colleagues long; I know it has been a long day. I thank them for the detailed consideration they gave to the legislation. I hope they feel that today's discussions have led to an improvement in it. As a result of our discussions today and earlier this week, I will be introducing in the Dáil an amendment to deal with the issue of the agency and people who gave testimony before the confidential committee as regards whether they want those stories anonymised. I have also made a commitment to introduce an amendment to ensure that the full archive remains sealed in the archive so ensuring a copy of the database and related records rests in the archive as well as moving to Tusla, as provided for under the legislation. I think I have also been able to provide confirmation about the very extensive index the commission intends to bring forward.

The deadline for amendments by the Dáil has been extended until 6 p.m. on Monday to allow parties and Independents from all sides to bring forward their own amendments following this process. I thank all Senators for their engagement today.

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