State left exposed by latest findings over Tuam remains

The potential state exposure over Tuam is clear. It could be accused of being a party to an ongoing criminal offence, writes Conall Ó Fátharta

THE Government’s own report into human rights issues arising from the Tuam babies discovery backed it into a corner. Ultimately, it was left with little choice but to commit to the fullest possible exhumation and DNA analysis and reburial of remains found at Tuam. The real worry for the State is that it may just be the beginning.