Updated: 31st August 2017
Investigation of two former institutions in Derry/Londonderry - Fort James Children's Home in Ardmore Road and Harberton House Assessment Centre in Irish Street commenced on Monday 8th June 2015 and spanned 8 sitting days. Both these establishments were under the remit of the former Western Health & Social Services Board and have since closed. The timetable of proceedings with links to the transcripts, witness statements and evidence are provided below for each sitting day.
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| Day | Date | Witnesses Statements & Evidencce | Transcript |
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| 1 | Monday 8th June 2015 |
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| 2 | Tuesday 9th June 2015 |
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| 3 | Wednesday 10th June 2015 |
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| 4 | Thursday 11th June 2015 |
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| 5 | Monday 15th June 2015 |
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| 6 | Tuesday 16th June 2015 |
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| 7 | Wednesday 17th June 2015 |
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| 8 | Thuesday 18th June 2015 |
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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
FJ - A witness who can provide evidence in relation to Fort James Children's Home
HH - A witness who can provide evidence in relation to Harberton House Assessment Centre