Person: Justice Mary Laffoy

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First meeting of citizens’ assembly

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will formally launch the first meeting of the citizens’ assembly today as the independent group’s members begin examining potential changes to abortion laws; fixed-term parliaments; and how Ireland is tackling the climate change crisis.

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Abuse commission to run until 2008

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Abuse Commission opposed to case-by-case investigations

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Abuse Commission to make statement on future intentions

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Child abuse report - Heads should roll in State department

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Original scope of child abuse inquiry 'too optimistic'

Committee to quiz Dempsey about Laffoy resignation

The Oireachtas committee on education is due to question Education Minister Noel Dempsey today about the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse.

Mon, 29 Sep, 2003

Seminars to track down Irish abuse victims in US

SEMINARS are to be held in the United States to track down potentially thousands of American-based Irish people who may be eligible for compensation and other benefits as victims of abuse in orphanages and other State institutions.

Tue, 16 Sep, 2003

Commission will conclude in four years, says minister

EDUCATION Minister Noel Dempsey predicted yesterday that a revamped Commission into Child Abuse will complete its work within four years.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2003

Ahern criticised for Laffoy letter reaction

THE Taoiseach’s acceptance of Justice Mary Laffoy’s criticisms of the Government’s handling of the Child Abuse Commission prompted a stinging attack from the opposition last night.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2003

Govt to come under fire following Laffoy revelations

Opposition parties are expected to launch a series of attacks on the Government today following the publication of Justice Mary Laffoy’s letter of resignation from the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2003