Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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653. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if she will publish the September 2016 interim report from the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8785/17]

Katherine Zappone (Dublin South West, Independent)
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As I have previously confirmed, it is my intention to publish the Second Interim Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby homes.

Given the broad scope of the Commission's work a number of issues in the Report extend beyond the remit of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs. Therefore, it has been necessary for me to consult with Cabinet colleagues and the Attorney General on these matters.

I do acknowledge that this process has taken longer than I initially envisaged and I am sensitive to the expectations of former residents and their advocates in this regard. For this reason, I also want assure the Deputy that the Government's consideration of this Interim Report is not affecting progress of the Commission's investigations.