However in a statement he says his decision to sign this legislation leaves it open to any citizen to challenge the provisions of the bill in the future
The President has signed a new bill that will seal important records on Mother and Baby homes for 30 years.
Some files pertaining to the commission investigating the homes will be sealed for that length of time under legislation from 2004.
President Michael D Higgins says he's listened carefully to the debate and and the issues raised over the rights of access to information.
He says while noting the concerns, the Bill itself did not directly raise a constitutional issue.
However his statement added that his decision to sign this legislation leaves it open to any citizen to challenge the provisions of the bill in the future
The new bill will see a database transferred to Tusla, which survivors will be able to access.
Meanwhile
Over 140,000 people have signed a petition to Unseal the Archives and speaking to RedFM News West Cork TD Holly Cairns says it's important to remember why the Mother and Baby Home Commission was established in the first place
