New redress scheme for school sexual abuse scheme still raises concerns 

Louise O'Keeffe: New scheme 'a welcome step forward but really they have been dragged to this point, kicking and screaming'. File picture: Dan Linehan

While the reopening of a revised redress scheme for victims of sexual abuse in schools has been cautiously welcomed, concerns remain it may still exclude applicants. 

On Wednesday, the Government approved the reopening of a revised ex gratia scheme for the victims.