Victims lose out in abuse probe plan

VICTIMS of institutional child abuse are set to lose their right to confront their alleged abusers under new proposals to reduce the duration and cost of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse.

Two reports which reviewed problems with the structure of the Commission have made a series of recommendations which could dramatically reduce the number of cases coming before the inquiry’s Investigation Committee.

The main proposals by the Commission’s chairman, Mr Justice Seán Ryan and Attorney General, Rory Brady give the Committee increased discretionary powers.