I write with regard to the female religious orders expressing regret and distress to Teresa Devlin, CEO, of the National Board for Safeguarding Children over the harshness of the regime that their orders oversaw.

The reports that a high percentage of nurses are being bullied in our hospitals on a daily basis is disturbing indeed.

Congratulations to abuse victim Mairia Cahill on receiving the “Thirst for Justice Award”, which was so well deserved. She has pledged to continue to campaign for justice — particularly any kind of abuse involving children.