One in four applications for redress related to sexual abuse in Irish schools is rejected

Of the 136 applications to date under the redress scheme for victims of sexual abuse in national schools, 99 have been approved. Stock picture: iStock

One in four applications to the Government’s €31m redress scheme for victims of sexual abuse in national schools has been rejected.

Since the revised scheme was reopened in summer 2021, just a quarter of the funding has been paid out to victims.