'We cannot continue to view child sexual abuse as something confined to the past... It is happening today'

Ahead of today's launch of 'Irish Attitudes to Tackling Child Sexual Abuse', One in Four chief executive Deirdre Kenny highlighted barriers to better child protection in Ireland. Picture: iStock

As many as 40% of people know someone who was sexually abused as a child, according to a poll.

And 70% of people surveyed said they believe parents are “uncomfortable” discussing safety and sex with their children.