'It remains our shame': Read the Taoiseach's full statement on Mother and Baby Homes report

In light of the findings of yesterday's Report of Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, addressed the Dail today.

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Here is his speech unedited and in full.

It is the duty of a republic to be willing to hold itself to account. To be willing to confront hard truths – and accept parts of our history which are deeply uncomfortable.