A deeply, deeply distressing read.
That’s how Minister Roderic O’Gorman’s described the report into historic sexual abuse cases at 300 schools run by religious orders across the country, including at least nine in Carlow and Kilkenny.
A statutory inquiry has been announced to investigate these.
Minister O’Gorman’s in Kilkenny for a two day visit, stopping off last night at Ossory Youth in the city before launching Ireland’s Third River Basin Management Plan in Thomastown later today.
He told KCLR News’ Angela Doyle Stuart he believes the recommended redress scheme will be established.
Stay tuned for the interview on The KCLR Daily (10am to 1pm) today, or click back here for a listen after.
Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing to anyone who wishes to report a crime relating to the above can do so by:
- emailing [email protected]
- ‘phoning the Garda Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Line on 1800 555 222. This is a confidential and free service available 24/7
- calling to your local Garda Station
