The government has agreed to draft new laws allowing for the excavation of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home in Co. Galway. The legislation will also allow for the remains to be exhumed and DNA testing to be carried out to try and identify the babies. It has been confirmed the Sisters of Bon Secours will pay €2.5m towards the cost, but the full cost could be up to €13m. Children's Minister Katherine Zappone says the new laws are not specific to Tuam. "I should stress at this point that we do not have evidence of similar practices in other locations."

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 13:18 UTC