Abuse inquiry in North to focus on 35 facilities

A State inquiry into historical institutional child abuse in Northern Ireland will initially investigate 35 residential facilities.

The locations comprise 15 state-run children’s homes, 13 institutions run by Catholic Church orders, four borstals or training schools, and three institutions run by Protestant denominations or voluntary sector organisations.

Chairman of the inquiry Anthony Hart revealed the number as he appealed for more abuse victims to come forward to tell their stories.