The Government intends to discuss the terms of reference for the investigation into mother-and-baby homes at the first Cabinet meeting next year.
A Dáil debate on the Commission of Investigation will take place on the week following the meeting.
Minister for Children James Reilly informed Opposition party spokespersons of this earlier today.
Judge Yvonne Murphy has already agreed to chair the commission that will look at Tuam and other mother-and-baby homes.
