Eight sets of infant remains recovered from Tuam site
Excavation work at the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam has uncovered eight additional sets of infant remains, bringing the total to 77. The recovery process is being conducted to forensic standards as investigators examine burial grounds and subterranean structures.
Why it matters
The ongoing investigation into the Tuam site is a matter of significant historical and social importance regarding the treatment of vulnerable populations in institutional care.
A further eight sets of infant remains have been recovered from the site of the former Mother and Baby Home in Tuam, as excavation work continues.
The report relies on official updates from the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention in Tuam.
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