Final Report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes

1. Executive Summary
2. Recommendations
3. Timeline
4. Introduction
5. Social History
6. Individual institutions

7. Specific issues
8. Confidential Committee report
9. Archives
10. Download the document in full
11. Counselling supports
12. Video dramatisation of individuals' stories

The Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes and certain related matters was established by the Irish Government in February 2015 to provide a full account of what happened to vulnerable women and children in Mother and Baby Homes during the period 1922 to 1998. It submitted its final report to the Minister on 30 October 2020.

Each element of the Report can be accessed through the links below.

There are a number of tools that can provide assistance to individuals in accessing the Report by converting text to audio. This includes a read aloud function available on most devices which can be enabled through the accessibility settings on the device. Read guidance on how to use this function on your device.

The Report deals with issues which many may find distressing. If you are affected by the issues raised in the Report, contact details for support are available under ‘Counselling supports'.