The release of the final report from the Commission of Investigation into Mother-and-Baby Homes has been delayed for another four months due to coronavirus. The final report, which the commission said was “very close to completion”, is due to be delivered on October 30th. The commission was established to inquire into the treatment of, and dealings with, women and children in 14 mother-and-baby homes as well as four county homes between 1922 and 1998. Minister for Children Katherine Zappone said the delay would be deeply disappointing for former residents of the mother-and-baby homes, many of whom have been impacted by coronavirus. “I know former residents will be deeply disappointed with this delay.

Source: The Irish Times June 12, 2020 18:22 UTC