Foley promises to expedite publication of report on sexual abuse at religious-run schools  

Norma Foley said she does not wish to prolong publication of the report. Picture: Damien Storan/PA

The minister for education has said she intends to publish a scoping report that details sexual abuse inflicted on survivors at religious-run day and boarding schools as soon as possible.

Norma Foley was speaking after receiving a 700-page “substantial report” which is comprised of 26 chapters across five volumes.