Government of Ireland
5 reports indexed, newest first.
July 2025
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Excavation begins at Tuam mother and baby home site
A full forensic excavation began at the former Tuam home, where remains of about 800 children are believed to be buried.
January 2021
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Irish state and church apologize over mother and baby homes
Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivered a state apology and Catholic leaders also apologized after the commission's findings.
October 2018
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Ireland decides to exhume remains at Tuam mass grave
The Irish government approved a forensic excavation of the Tuam site so children's remains could be identified and reburied.
February 2013
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Taoiseach issues state apology to Magdalene laundry women
Enda Kenny apologized unreservedly in the Dáil to women held in the laundries and announced a redress scheme.
July 2011
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Taoiseach Enda Kenny condemns Vatican over Cloyne findings
In an unprecedented Dáil speech, Kenny accused the Vatican of obstructing an inquiry into abuse and of prioritizing its own reputation.