Updated: 29th August 2017
Investigation of institutions that provided residential accommodation for children run by the Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd (the "Good Shepherd Sisters") commenced on Monday 7th March 2016 and spanned 7 sitting days. These institutions were based in Belfast, Derry/Londonderry and Newry. The timetable of proceedings with links to transcripts, witness statements and evidence are provided below for each sitting day.
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| Day | Date | Witness Statements & Evidence | Transcript |
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| 1 | Monday 7th March 2016 |
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| 2 | Tuesday 8th March 2016 |
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| 3 | Wednesday 9th March 2016 |
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| 4 | Thursday 10th March 2016 |
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| 5 | Friday 11th March 2016 |
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| 6 | Monday 14th March 2016 |
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| 7 | Tuesday 15th March 2016 |
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Closing Submissions |
Key to designations
HIA – A witness who was resident in an institution and has given evidence to the Inquiry