Mother and baby home truth probe set to be rejected

The Government is set to oppose an opposition motion this week advocating a truth commission to investigate mother and baby homes.

Mother and baby home truth probe set to be rejected

TDs will this evening debate Sinn Féin proposals for a truth commission, modelled on those of other countries, that would hear from survivors groups.

The motion proposes allowing such an inquiry “unfettered” access to documentation. It would also examine how people were treated in Magdalene laundries and industrial schools and allow for public or private hearings.

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