Rape Crisis Centre: 300% spike in calls since Murphy report

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre has reported a 300% increase in calls to its helpline following the publication of the Murphy report into child sexual abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese.

Several support groups have reported a surge in calls to helplines after the report, published yesterday, exposed a widespread cover-up of child abuse involving senior figures in the Church, abetted in particular by senior gardaí.

Helplines will remain open in the coming weeks and extra staff have been put on duty to help cope with demand.