Legal challenges against the mother and baby homes report begin

Philomena Lee’s affidavit “made it clear” that she did not receive pain relief or any form of medical care when giving birth

The lead challenges, brought by retired nurse Philomena Lee (pictured) and Galway-based Mary Harney, both of whom are former residents of mother and baby homes, will address a core claim made in nine separate but similar actions concerning the influence of section 34 of the Commission of Investigation Act 2004. File photo: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Two legal challenges against the final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes have opened before the High Court.

The lead challenges, brought by retired nurse Philomena Lee and Galway-based Mary Harney, both of whom are former residents of mother and baby homes, will address a core claim made in nine separate but similar actions concerning the influence of section 34 of the Commission of Investigation Act 2004.