Eight Wexford schools were named on a recently published damning report…
The Scoping Inquiry has been told of some 2,395 allegations of historical sexual abuse, involving 884 alleged abusers in 308 schools across all parts of the country between the years 1927 to 2013. Most of these allegations have been reported from the records of some 42 religious orders who currently or previously ran schools in Ireland.
The scale of allegations of historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders in Ireland is “truly shocking”, Minister for Education Norma Foley has said.
The inquiry has recommended that the Government consider a redress scheme for survivors of historical sexual abuse in day and boarding schools. It has also recommended that the Government approach relevant religious orders about contributing to redress.
Primary:
Wexford CBS – 9 allegations, 4 alleged abusers – Christian Brothers
Enniscorthy CBS – 5 allegations, 2 alleged abusers – Christian Brothers
Gorey CBS – 5 allegations, 1 alleged abuser – Christian Brothers
Post Primary:
Good Counsel College, New Ross – 1 allegation, 1 alleged abuser – Augustinians
Wexford CBS – 3 allegations, 2 alleged abusers – Christian Brothers
Enniscorthy CBS – 2 allegations, 2 alleged abusers – Christian Brothers
Gorey CBS – 2 allegations, 1 alleged abuser – Christian Brothers
Girls Schools:
Gorey Community School (Loreto Sisters) – 1 allegation, 1 alleged abuser
The full report can be accessed online here via the Scoping Inquiry’s website. However, it must be noted that reading these accounts of abuse may be extraordinarily difficult, particularly for those who have been abused or whose loved ones have been abused.
Wexford Weekly
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