Taoiseach doesn't rule out Mother and Baby home apology

Taoiseach Micheál Martin, who said he did not want to pre-empt an apology but also did not rule one out. Picture: Julien Behal Photography/PA

The Taoiseach has not ruled out a public apology to survivors of Mother and Baby homes, but says he will not pre-empt such a move.

Micheál Martin was speaking as Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman prepared to take delivery of the final report of the Commission of Investigation into the homes.