The Government plans to establish a Commission of Investigation to address allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools. Education Minister Helen McEntee announced that a redress scheme for victims is also being developed. The minister emphasized the significance of redress for victims, describing it as a measure of accountability for the severe crimes they experienced. A scoping inquiry has revealed over 2,000 abuse allegations across more than 300 schools, highlighting the extensive nature of the issue.
The Government is to establish a Commission of Investigation into allegations of historical sexual abuse in schools across the country, Education Minister Helen McEntee announced today.
A scoping inquiry found more than 2,000 allegations of abuse at over 300 schools.
The minister said she is aware that the issue of redress is important to victims and is a measure of accountability for the awful crimes they endured.
She confirmed that work is also underway to create a redress scheme for victims.
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