Minister shocked at school's decision to employ sex offender

The Justice Minister is demanding to know why a school caretaker, who had a conviction for sexually assault, was allowed to continue working at a Donegal school - where he then sexually molested another four young boys.

The Justice Minister Alan Shatter is demanding to know why a school caretaker, who had a conviction for sexually assault, was allowed to continue working at a Donegal school - where he then sexually molested another four young boys.

Michael Ferry of Gweedore was jailed for 14 years yesterday after pleading guilty to 38 sample charges - including rape and indecent assault.