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Sisters of Charity refuse to apologise for Kilkenny abuse

The head of the Sisters of Charity has refused to apologise for the physical and sexual abuse of boys at St Joseph's Industrial School in Kilkenny in the early 1970s.

Sisters of Charity refuse to apologise for Kilkenny abuse

Wed, 31 May, 2006 - 15:55

The head of the Sisters of Charity has refused to apologise for the physical and sexual abuse of boys at St Joseph's Industrial School in Kilkenny in the early 1970s.

Sister Una O'Neill expressed regret and sorrow for the abuse while giving evidence to the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse today.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Kilkenny Person: Una O'Neill Person: Judge Person: Sean Ryan Person: O'Neill Organisation: Sisters of Charity Organisation: St Joseph's Industrial School Organisation: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse

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