Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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628. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of active criminal investigations into alleged crimes committed in mother and baby homes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3739/21]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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At the outset, I would like to express my deepest sympathies to all those who suffered both during their time in mother and baby homes, and as a result of those experiences during the years that followed.

As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management of An Garda Síochána, including the investigation of alleged crime, and I as Minister have no role in this matter.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that An Garda Síochána will now examine the detailed and extensive final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, and will consider if there are grounds for criminal investigation.