The redoubtable public servant who first raised concerns about the mother and baby homes
Alice Litster was praised for her work that shined “a light on the failings of these institutions”. By Gráinne Ní Aodha Thursday 14 Jan 2021, 6:30 AM Jan 14th 2021, 6:30 AM 30,263 Views 17 Comments
Children s socks at the grotto on an unmarked mass grave at the site of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home.
Image: PA
Children s socks at the grotto on an unmarked mass grave at the site of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home.
Image: PA
THERE WERE A number of public servants who raised concerns about the conditions at Ireland’s mother and baby homes, including the high infant mortality rate.