Ashes of abuse survivor Mark Ryan laid to rest in Dublin Bay: ‘I’m doing my best to carry on’
Ryan brothers sexually abused at Spiritan-run Blackrock College campus in the 1970s
Stories related to the Spiritans religious order
Ryan brothers sexually abused at Spiritan-run Blackrock College campus in the 1970s
Charities Regulator data shows that some religious orders linked to historical sex abuse at schools are sitting on substantial wealth
Readers reveal their experiences following publication of scoping inquiry report on allegations of sexual abuse in schools
The scoping inquiry report into wide-ranging abuse in Irish schools was published on Tuesday. It has prompted another former student to tell his story
Calls to establish Commission of Investigation without delay and include all schools
Testimony from victims details instances of abuse in 308 schools, including special education facilities, spanning 30-year period
Minister for Education Norma Foley says level of sexual abuse at special schools ‘nothing short of horrific’
Some 185 allegations of abuse disclosed at Spiritan-run schools in Blackrock, Co Dublin
Work on preparations for the inquiry by officials, including legislation to be brought before the Oireachtas, will begin shortly
Restore Together writes to Minister for Education Norma Foley seeking urgent meeting to discuss terms of reference of any such inquiry
Past experiences show that Government faces onerous task in getting to heart of what happened in schools such as Blackrock College
The scoping inquiry was commissioned last year after allegations of sexual abuse at Blackrock College in Dublin were made by past pupils
More than 150 people have contacted gardaí about sexual abuse at schools run by religious order
Former part-time teacher Jennifer Clancy has made claims of student indiscipline and alleges penalisation for role in collective grievance
The report by Mary O’Toole SC into allegations of abuse at Blackrock College and other schools has been delivered to Minister for Education Norma Foley on Friday
Survivors’ group urges ‘non-adversarial’ compensation scheme for those affected
Restorative justice is an informal process which focuses on the survivor rather than the offender
The inquiry was due to make recommendations to Government on what form of statutory investigation should take place into the schools by November 7th
Complainants prompted to come forward after revelations last year of child abuse in Blackrock College and its junior school, Willow Park
RTÉ Radio documentary led to wave of revelations about abuse in fee-paying schools
Spiritans say new special school in south Dublin forms part of congregation’s ‘mission for the future’
South Dublin is traditionally underserved by special education. It may be the first of several to be established on the grounds of prestigious Spiritan-run schools
Four members from the board of management at Templeogue College stepped down from their roles
Civil cases likely to cost religious congregation several million euros in settlements
It is understood the investigation was hindered by ‘missing files and lack of information generally on the side of the Spiritans’
Inquiry’s survivor-engagement process involving completion of questionnaire by those registering interest has completed first phase
Two reports of alleged abuse by priests or religious order members occurring in 2020s
An inquiry dedicated primarily to one social class and exclusively to one religious denomination will be undermined before it even begins
Claimants have to serve papers on hundreds of Brothers because the congregation chooses not to appoint a nominee
Investigation will ‘look at everything’ including possibility of compensation, says Norma Foley
Main purpose is to identify what survivors want to see happen next
Move by Minister Norma Foley follows allegations at Blackrock College and other schools dating back to 1960s
Department of Education says it is not yet in a position to provide ‘definitive timeline’
Dr John Connolly had ‘carried the twisted, damaging attempted destruction of his life for nearly 60 years’
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