Security Correspondent

Up to four people targeted in Garda raids of 31 homes have voluntarily admitted to possessing more than 150,000 child abuse images, the Irish Examiner understands. In one case, there are believed to be 70,000 images on the person’s digital devices.

A 24-hour dedicated phoneline for the reporting of child sexual abuse, both current and historic, is being launched today.

INFORMATION on how arts organisations can protect children, deal with allegations against staff and accidents is featured in a book launched yesterday.