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05/06/2014
Minister For Children Giving 'Active Consideration' Over Mass Grave
The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs has confirmed that "active consideration" is being given on how to address reports of almost 800 children's bodies found in a septic tank.
Minister Charlie Flanagan said: "Many of the revelations are deeply disturbing and a shocking reminder of a darker past in Ireland when our children were not cherished as they should have been.
"I am particularly mindful of the relatives of those involved and of local communities. There are a number of Government Departments involved in this process. The cross-departmental initiative underway will examine these matters and report to Government on how they might be addressed.
"Relevant Government departments have been tasked with working together in preparation for the Government’s early consideration and determination of the best course of action."
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Minister Charlie Flanagan said: "Many of the revelations are deeply disturbing and a shocking reminder of a darker past in Ireland when our children were not cherished as they should have been.
"I am particularly mindful of the relatives of those involved and of local communities. There are a number of Government Departments involved in this process. The cross-departmental initiative underway will examine these matters and report to Government on how they might be addressed.
"Relevant Government departments have been tasked with working together in preparation for the Government’s early consideration and determination of the best course of action."
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