It's believed up to 800 babies and children could be buried at the site.
A full excavation of the site of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home will begin next week.
A team of international experts is being brought in to assist in the project.
It's believed up to 800 babies and children could be buried at the site, with some located in a disused sewage system.
DNA has already been taken from 14 people to help the identification process, while 80 people have said they'll share their DNA.
Monthly updates on the work carried out will be provided throughout the process.
Senior Forensic Consultant, Dr Niamh McCullagh says they'll also look out for signs of unlawful deaths:
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