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Investigation into deaths of 800 babies being considered

The government is giving 'active consideration' to an investigation into the discovery of the remain...
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3:19 PM - 4 Jun 2014



Investigation into deaths of 8...

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Investigation into deaths of 800 babies being considered

TodayFM
TodayFM

3:19 PM - 4 Jun 2014



The government is giving 'active consideration' to an investigation into the discovery of the remains of nearly 800 children in Tuam.

The remains of up to 800 children remain in a septic tank near a former home for unmarried mothers. It's thought some of the remains have been present for up to 90 years.

The Childrens Minister's just conceded that an investigation is being considererd.

Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says a wide-ranging inquiry is needed into how women and children were treated at all 'Mother and Baby' homes, including Magdalene laundries, and the Bethany Homes:



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