Galway Bay fm newsroom - Just 4 residents have this afternoon attended a hastily arranged meeting following the discovery of childrens' remains at the Tuam mother and baby home site
Up to 120 residents of the Dublin Road/Athenry Road area were informed late this morning of the meeting, which was hosted at Tuam Town Hall by the county council.
It's been officially revealed today that significant quantities of human remains have been found at the site of the town's former mother and baby home.
Tests on a sample of the remains have dated to them to the 1950s - when the mother and baby home was in operation.
The Commission of Investigation examining the issue says the shocking discovery was made in 17 of 20 underground chambers intended to be used as part of a sewage system.
In a statement, the County Council says it recognises that the confirmation provided by the Commission will be the cause of upset - and will be particularly difficult for those with personal connections to the site.
It adds that the Council is conscious of the concerns of local residents and is engaging and supporting those residents as they come to terms with today's revelation.
It asks that their right to privacy is respected during this difficult time.
The local authority also says it is committed to facilitating an appropriate consultation process in the short-term regarding the future of the site.
And on FYI Galway from 5 we will bring you a special report from Tuam as residents come to terms with today's sad discovery
