Abuse groups seek compo case reviews

GROUPS representing child abuse victims have called on the Government to revisit “every” compensation case with a new expert advisory board.

Following a meeting with the Minister for Children Barry Andrews to discuss the findings of the Ryan Report which uncovered systemic abuse of children in care institutions, abuse survivor and campaigner Christine Buckley said it was “absolutely shocking” that victims were getting so little compensation for the physical, sexual and emotional abuse suffered.

Ms Buckley said the meeting with the minister was “very positive and effective” but that groups wanted to see a special new panel in place to deal with cases and revisit all the old ones.