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Investigation into sexual abuse in schools should include probe into State's responsibility, survivor says

Investigation into sexual abuse in schools should include probe into State's responsibility, survivor says — Louise O’Keeffe called on the State to release all files it holds that may be relevant to the commission examining the handling of allegations of sexual abuse in all schools. File picture: Dan Linehan

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025 - 12:12

Jess Casey, Education Correspondent

A survivor has called on the State to investigate its own responsibility for sexual abuse in schools as part of a newly established commission of investigation.

Louise O’Keeffe called on the State to release all files it holds that may be relevant to the commission examining the handling of allegations of sexual abuse in all schools.

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