‘Zero’ progress on issues for survivors of institutional abuse – Cork survivor

Tom Cronin, who was sent to St Joseph’s Industrial School in Greenmount, Cork, at the age of seven, said recent consultations between the Department of Education and survivors amounted to a 'talking shop' and that 'zero' progress had been made. Picture: Denis Minihane

A 69-year-old survivor of an industrial school in Cork has launched a blistering attack on the Government for failing to make any progress on outstanding pension and redress issues for survivors of institutional abuse.

Tom Cronin, who was sent to St Joseph’s Industrial School in Greenmount, Cork at the age of seven, said recent consultations between the Department of Education and survivors amounted to a “talking shop” and that “zero” progress had been made since comprehensive submissions were made last year.