Archbishop welcomes moves to investigate Tuam baby homes

The Archbishop of Tuam, Michael Neary, said he welcomes the announcement that a cross-departmental examination is to be carried out of the burial arrangements for children in Mother and Baby Homes.

The remains of almost 800 babies and infants were discovered in a septic tank beside a mother and baby home run by the Bon Secours nuns in Tuam, Co Galway.