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Tue 06 Jun 2004Ahern for child abuse inquiry next monthThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will give evidence next month before the investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse concerning his May 1999 apology to people who were in residential institutions as children.The Minister for Health and Children, Mr Martin, is due to give evidence to the committee tomorrow, when it will deal with his role in preparing legislation setting up the commission and other matters following the Taoiseach's apology. Mr Martin was minister for education and science at the time.