Institutional Burials Bill 2022

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Government appoints a Director to excavate and recover human remains from institutions' burial grounds, with dignity protocols and identification programs involving relatives.
Establishes DNA database through Forensic Science Ireland and allows Director to access burial land, with compensation for property interference and remedial works after excavation.
Amends tax and planning laws; creates Advisory Board; allows future forensic testing regulations; transfers Director's remaining functions to a Minister on office closure.