Emotional and sexual abuse in mother and baby homes among 64 new complaints to gardaí

Emotional and sexual abuse in mother and baby homes among 64 new complaints to gardaí

Gardaí appealed to people to come forward if they wished to report a crime at mother and baby homes after the official commission of investigation final report stated it had not found sufficient information to warrant criminal investigations. Picture: Andy Newman

Gardaí have received 64 complaints involving people alleging abuse or mistreatment in mother and baby homes.

The most common allegations were emotional abuse, sexual abuse, involvement in medical treatments, and illegal adoptions.

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