Joe McHugh: State failed to protect victims of sexual abuse

Mr McHugh conceded there are serious problems when a compensation system ignores any victims

Joe McHugh: State failed to protect victims of sexual abuse
Wed, 10 Jul, 2019 - 18:41
Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

Education Minister Joe McHugh has admitted the State failed to protect victims of sexual abuse and that its compensation scheme "did not work".

Mr McHugh conceded there are serious problems when a compensation system ignores any victims and said he has spoken with attorney general Seamus Wolfe about changing the existing scheme as soon as possible.

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