Government grants 12-month extension to Commission of Inquiry into 'Grace' scandal

The Government has decided to grant a 12-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry into the 'Grace' foster abuse scandal, the Irish Examiner has learnt.

At the weekly Cabinet meeting, ministers approved the extension sought by the sole member of the Commission, Marjorie Farrelly, because of the volume of work involved and a difficulty in taking testimony from witnesses.