Call for reform in handling of paedophilia cases

A LOBBY group has called for radical reform of how the Director of Public Prosecutions and the judiciary deal with paedophilia cases.

The organisation 19+1 met with Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny over the weekend to highlight its campaign during the election.

“We need a root and branch change as to how the State handles these cases,” said 19+1 co-ordinator Alice McDermott, a survivor of child sexual abuse.