Victims angered by week amnesty for paedophile

VICTIMS of paedophile swimming coach Derry O’Rourke were left in anger and despair yesterday as their abuser walked free from jail with no obligation to notify gardaí of his whereabouts for the next seven days.

Victims angered by week amnesty for paedophile

O’Rourke was released as scheduled from the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise early yesterday morning after serving just nine years for a reign of terror that destroyed the lives of children entrusted to his care for almost two decades.

A Prison Service spokesperson said the 59-year-old father of six from Edenderry, Co Offaly, had been fully briefed on his responsibilities under the Register of Sex Offenders Act and had signed a document acknowledging he understood his obligations.

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