Dáil to debate Bill which would seal testimony of abuse victims for 75 years

Controversial new laws to seal the testimony of those abused in residential institutions for 75 years are to be debated in the Dáil today.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2019 - 19:42

Elaine Loughlin

Controversial new laws to seal the testimony of those abused in residential institutions for 75 years are to be debated in the Dáil tomorrow.

Over two million documents from redress bodies would be sealed and held in the National Archives under the legislation being brought forward by Education Minister Joe McHugh.

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