Just 12 convictions despite allegations against 325 Brothers

Just 12 Christian Brothers have been convicted of child sex abuse despite allegations being made against 325 members of the order, a safeguarding audit has found.

The audit of the Christian Brothers shows that since 1975, 870 allegations of abuse have been made against 325 brothers.

All allegations have been reported to gardaí and the HSE, but just 50 of the brothers involved are still alive. One brother who is alleged to have carried out abuse is still in ministry; while 49 have retired; another 49 are out of ministry; and 145 have died. Just 12 brothers have been convicted.