Independent review of mother and baby home survivors' testimony in doubt

Six months after it was first proposed, an independent expert has yet to be appointed.

Children's Minister Roderick O'Gorman said his department is now looking at 'the creation of an approach' where testimony 'will form a central piece of the records and memorial centre'. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Doubts have been cast over whether a promised independent review of testimony given by mother and baby home survivors will now go ahead.

In June, Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman said he hoped to bring proposals to Cabinet to appoint an international human rights expert to re-examine the written testimony given to the Mother and Baby Homes Commission, and report back next year.