Mother and baby homes: a timeline'The Truth Must Come Out' read the headline of the Irish Examiner on June 9, 2014. "Not everyone who expresses an interest in giving evidence to the investigation committee will be invited for hearing. Mother and baby homes: A timeline1765 Ireland's longest surviving mother and baby home, the Magdalen Asylum, which later became known as Denny House, was founded. 1980 A total of 552 babies were born to women who were in mother and baby homes. January 2015 Cabinet signed off on terms of reference for the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and Certain Related Matters.

Source: Irish Examiner February 28, 2021 12:30 UTC