Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Solidarity)
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293. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when he plans to publish the final report of the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36031/20]

Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party)
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The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters submitted its final report to me on the 30th October 2020. I had signalled that there would be a short time interval between receipt of the report and the separate arrangements for its publication. A number of relevant procedural issues are being expedited to ensure I can seek the approval of Government to publish the report as soon as possible.

I can assure the Deputy that I am working with my Department and Government colleagues to ensure the swift publication of the report. In my engagement with former residents and their advocates, I have committed to giving them advance notice prior to publication of the report. I expect to be able to confirm the timeline and arrangements for publication shortly.