Preparation begins for excavation at former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam

A worker visits the grotto at the site of the former Mother and Baby institution ahead of preparation works, which began this morning. Photo: Andrew Downes/ XPosure.

A worker visits the grotto at the site of the former Mother and Baby institution ahead of preparation works, which began this morning. Photo: Andrew Downes/ XPosure.

Pre-excavation works at the site of the former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam have begun this morning.

Today marks the start of pre-excavation works at the site in preparation for its forensic excavation in mid-July. From today, the entire site, including the Memorial Garden, is under forensic control and will be closed to the public for the duration of the works.

Families and survivors will have an opportunity to view the site works as part of a Family and Survivors Day that the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, Tuam (ODAIT ) is holding on July 8.

Any family members or survivors interested in joining the site visit are welcome to contact ODAIT on [email protected].

For more information about the excavation and recovery programme see www.odait.ie

 

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