Muckamore Abbey Hospital Inquiry
OngoingMuckamore Abbey Inquiry
Statutory public inquiry into systematic abuse of patients with learning disabilities at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, Northern Ireland, discovered when 300,000 hours of CCTV footage were found in 2017 recording physical abuse. 120 sitting days; oral evidence from 181 witnesses concluded March 2025. Final report expected March 2026. 15 people charged in parallel police investigation.
3 years, 9 months
Duration (ongoing)
£14.8m
Total Cost
Timeline (5) Click to expand
05 Nov 2021
Inquiry Announced
Health Minister announced a public inquiry into abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
19 May 2022
Chair Appointed
Tom Kark KC appointed as Chair.
19 Jun 2023
Public Hearings Begin
Oral evidence hearings commenced in Belfast.
Costs Click to expand
Total Inquiry Cost (Cumulative)
£14,779,064
to Sep 2025
Cumulative expenditure Sep 2021 - Sep 2025