Could I ask the Minister about the terms of reference for the commission of investigation into mother and baby homes? The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Flanagan, said it is his intention to have the terms of reference set before the Dáil rises for the summer recess, with the investigation due to start before the end of the year. Is that still the case? Could the Minister also confirm or deny the proposal to include Magdalen laundries and county homes as part of the commission of investigation? Could the Minister further provide some detail and a timeframe for the consultation that will take place with the Opposition parties on the issue?

The position outlined by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, stands. The arrangement he has observed since the beginning on this issue, in terms of consultation with the Opposition, will continue. It is still his intention to bring forward his proposals before the House rises for the summer recess.