Mother and baby home survivors have welcomed the news that audio recordings from the commission of investigation have been retrieved.
The Department of Children says the confidential committee found the back-up tapes, and they are audible and accessible. Survivors had expressed anger after it emerged the testimony given by 550 people had been deleted.
Today the Dáil will debate a Social Democrats motion to extend the commission by one year.
Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne In Court Over Drink-Driving Charge
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The Murrough Pump Track took first place in the Community Youth Initiative category.
Shimmer Boy Crowned 'A New Local Hero' 2026 At Dublin Finale
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Bray Wanderers Cruise Into First Division Playoff Final After Easing Past Kerry
Seagulls book Play-off Final spot with 5-1 aggregate win, with UCD next on Sunday
Lakers Is Back! Bigger, Brighter and Rebuilt.
Cue the celebrations! Lakers Sports & Social Club is marking the official completion of its rebuild and an exciting new chapter.
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