Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2020-10-16
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Mary Seery Kearney (FG), Nominated by the Taoiseach

I have full confidence in Judge Murphy, having read all she has produced on previous commissions. I have full confidence in her integrity in ensuring the statutory instrument is completely adhered to. This is my main point.
I observed at first hand the Gacaca courts in Rwanda, which was the manner of dealing with the necessity of putting on record the history and truth of people's experience following the genocide. A process is necessary here, as is doing something such as this at the end of it, following the publication of the report. Another 28 days is 28 days too long for the people outside the gates who are looking for the outcome of the report.

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Sitting date: 2020-10-16