Taoiseach's apology says actions on report will speak louder than words 

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the report had laid bare the 'significant failures of the State, the Churches and of society'. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/RollingNews.ie

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has apologised on behalf of the State to the survivors and victims of mother and baby homes.

Speaking in the Dáil the day after the publication of the report of the Commission of Investigation on Mother and Baby Homes, Mr Martin said it was "the duty of a republic to be willing to hold itself to account" and face hard truths.