Survivors 'infantilised' by records being withheld 

Mother and baby home survivors have been told health records will not be passed onto them directly but to a nominated GP or other doctor who will decide whether it is appropriate to pass them on

Mother and baby home survivors have been told health records will not be passed onto them directly but to a nominated GP or other doctor who will decide whether it is appropriate to pass on. File picture: Larry Cummins

Mother and baby home survivors say they are being "infantilised" and "demeaned" by the refusal to provide them with their full personal records.

Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has raised concerns about the continued redaction of records and is seeking the advice of the Data Protection Commissioner.