Mother and Baby Homes
Seanad Éireann — 2023-02-28
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Victor Boyhan (IND), Agricultural Panel

That is no problem. We have it now.
I thank the Minister for clarifying those points. The authorised director is going to happen, as the Minister confirmed. In his closing remarks, the Minister might touch on the independence from Government of this process and intervention. Work is under way on the advisory board and I understand from what the Minister said that members of families will be involved in all of that.
To conclude, I thank the Minister for setting out how we are progressing. It is important that we continue to monitor that progress and that there is good, open and transparent communication. It is also important that the community is briefed on the information available. It is not a question of people being on board or off board, but people have various historic connections with this site. It is very important that the families indirectly involved are fully supported and that every element of support is made available to them in this very difficult period for them and for the community in Tuam. I again thank the Minister.

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Sitting date: 2023-02-28