Agencies inundated with calls

AGENCIES providing support services for victims of abuse are dealing with a new wave of anguish caused by revelations thrown up by the latest clerical abuse probe.

The Health Service Executive’s National Counselling Service Help Desk had received 260 calls by 6pm yesterday evening.

HSE director of counselling for Dublin mid-Leinster, Rachel Mooney, said the health authority was working with the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Faoiseamh, Connect, and One in Four to ensure survivors of abuse can access the service they feel is right for them.