Restorative justice is an informal process which focuses on the survivor rather than the offender
Spiritans
Stories related to the Spiritans religious order
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
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