COVID-19 INQUIRY TERMS OF REFERENCE

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference of the Public Inquiry play a significant role as they determine what will be covered and investigated by the Inquiry in relation to the pandemic. The Public Inquiry must:

• Recognise and address the pain and suffering the families have been subject to;
• Recognise and address the damage caused by the lack of co-operation and transparency afforded to families by the institutions involved in the death of their family member that has ultimately resulted in a lack of public trust and confidence in state institutions.
• At all times ensure that bereaved people have a full and central role in the inquiry process.
• Ensure all those affected are treated with dignity and respect.
• Establish truth and accountability.
• Ensure visibility of processes and its decision making.

The full Covid-19 Public Inquiry Terms of Reference can be found here.