Mother and Baby Home Commission's real impact will be to dissuade future participants

Elaine Loughlin asks, after the disrespect and disdain shown to survivors, why would any victim, witness or person directly involved in any future commissions of investigation come forward?

A stone teddy wipes a tear from their eye near a remembrance plaque and sculpture dedicated to babies who died at Bessborough in Cork City. The survivors of mother and baby homes feel their trauma has not been fully acknowledged and many questions remain unanswered. Photo: Larry Cummins

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