Abuse survivors urged to take part in scoping inquiry 

The inquiry comes off the back of abuse allegations in schools run by the Spiritan Order, which first came to light in the wake of an RTÉ documentary citing the abuse of pupils at Blackrock College in the 1970s and 1980s.

Survivors of sexual abuse are encouraged to take part in a scoping inquiry that will influence the Government’s response to abuse in schools run by religious orders.

Education Minister Norma Foley announced the details of the inquiry on Tuesday, which will be led by senior counsel Mary O’Toole.