Katherine Zappone ‘open’ on future of Tuam babies’ remains

A recommendation on the future of children’s remains at the site of the former mother and baby home in Tuam is expected to be announced in early autumn, a meeting in the Co Galway town was told last night.

Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone met Tuam residents and members of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home Survivors group at a public meeting where she sought feedback from the community before she signs off on her final decision before Government.

Ms Zappone told the meeting it was her personal opinion that the possibility of exhumation of the remains and their reinterment in a respectful and sensitive manner should be investigated.