Dáil approves the transfer of the mother’s and baby’s household records to Tusla



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The Dáil passed controversial legislation that would transfer a database of 60,000 records created by a five-year state investigation into the homes of mothers and babies to the children’s and families agency, Tusla.

Records of the Investigation Commission (Maternal and Infant Homes and Related Issues), and another matter, Bill was approved in the Dáil by 78 votes against 67 after a heated and emotional debate.

Two members of the Independent Regional group supported the three government parties.

Five members of the group voted against the bill, as did all the other opposition parties and groups, including Sinn Féin, Labor, Social Democrats, Solidarity-People before Profits, Rural Independents and the Group Independently voted against the legislation.

The bill provides for the transfer of the housing inquiry commission’s database to Tulsa, which was opposed by advocates for housing survivors due to concerns about access.

However, the remaining records will be sealed for the next 30 years.

Independent TD Catherine Connolly said that “surely, seven years after the very welcome apology from then-taoiseach Enda Kenny, the Minister [for Children] it should tell the House how it is going to get around the 30-year requirement. “

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