Jail mums who cover up abuse, say victims

A group of women who were abused by their fathers as children are coming together today to kick-start a campaign for the prosecution of mothers and other adults who covered up their ordeal.

The Survivors Side By Side group will meet for the first time in Limerick today when they will question what they believe is official reluctance to go after the people who stayed silent while they suffered.

Since 2012 it has been an offence under the Withholding of Information on Offences against Children and Vulnerable Persons Act not to report the abuse of a child. However so far, there has been just one known investigation under the Act and no charges pressed.