Grace report delayed: Finian McGrath

The terms of reference for the inquiry into alleged sexual abuse of disabled children in a Waterford foster home have been delayed, Minister of State for Disability Issues Finian McGrath has confirmed.

Mr McGrath was expecting the terms of reference for the pending Government-sponsored Commission of Investigation last week, but they had not arrived on his desk last night.

Mr McGrath and the Government have committed to the inquiry once a scoping report and terms of reference are finalised, but the delay has caused significant concern.