'Shocking' abuse by members of religious orders

The Irish government orders an inquiry after an initial report uncovers almost 2,400 allegations.

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The Education Minister Norma Foley said it was the first time the scale of abuse had been disclosed, and it was “truly shocking".

At a news conference, Ms Foley said the report found there were 884 alleged abusers in 42 orders which formerly ran schools or still do.

The body which represents Catholic religious orders said it was “deeply sorry” about the abuse which had happened in schools.

The Irish cabinet has agreed to establish a full statutory investigation, following the findings of the “scoping inquiry report”, which was published on Tuesday evening.

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