The Office of the Director for Authorised Intervention, Tuam, is overseeing excavation work at the Bon Secours Sisters-run home to identify remains of infants buried from 1925 to 1961. Research indicates that 796 babies may be buried in a sewer. A commission reported 978 child deaths were associated with the home, yet only 51 burial records exist. The local parish and archdiocese express readiness to support the investigation with required documentation, while materials from the Bon Secours Sisters' archives are limited due to previous transfers to Galway County Council.
"Excavation work to identify the remains of infants who died at the Bon Secours Sisters-run home started on July 14 and is expected to take at least two years to complete."
"A commission of investigation report found 978 child deaths associated with the home, but only 51 burial records for children."
"Research by historian Catherine Corless found up to 796 babies were likely buried in a sewerage system where the home stood before it was knocked down in the 1970s."
"Tuam diocesan secretary Fr Francis Mitchell told the Sunday Independent the archdiocese 'is happy to provide the ODAIT with records to assist with its work at the site of the former St Mary's Home.'"
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