The Children’s Minister says religious orders have a moral obligation to contribute to any redress scheme for the survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.
A report found there was an appalling level of infant mortality in the homes and thousands of women and children were shamed and stigmatised.
The Taoiseach will deliver a State apology in the Dail later.
Children’s Minister, Roderic O’Gorman, believes the religious orders should contribute to any financial compensation for the survivors.