Justice Minister Helen McEntee today described the abuse detailed in the inquiry as “truly barbaric”.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee today described the abuse detailed in the inquiry as “truly barbaric”.

An Garda Síochána appeals to victims to come forward but says there may be limitations as to the action it can take in some cases

An Garda Síochána appeals to victims to come forward but says there may be limitations as to the action it can take in some cases

A man who survived and witnessed sexual and physical abuse at Catholic-run schools says the way the church investigates complaints of wrongdoing needs...

A man who survived and witnessed sexual and physical abuse at Catholic-run schools says the way the church investigates complaints of wrongdoing needs...

“The principal would open the door, see the abuse taking place, even rape in progress, and just close the door again.”

The Scoping Inquiry also warned that ‘far more’ than the current 528 allegations of abuse in special schools ‘may emerge in a full inquiry’.

Simon Harris said the recent scoping inquiry report into the matter has uncovered a “national trauma”.

Ninety-two tutors have been convicted of child sex abuse in the past 20 years, a BBC investigation finds.