Wishful thinking won't stop 'epidemic' of child sexual abuse

Training professionals who deal with children in how to spot the signs and address child sexual abuse would change outcomes for many

Georgina Tuohey whose two sons were raped and whose daughter was sexually abused by Brendan Cornally. Photo: Moya Nolan

Last month, the Irish Examiner reported on the sexual abuse perpetrated by Brendan Cornally on his ex-girlfriend's three children.

Georgina Tuohey's two sons were raped and her daughter was sexually abused by the boxing coach, who groomed her before abusing them. One of her sons, who is autistic, has been left in a catatonic state by the trauma of the abuse. Ms Tuohey appealed Cornally's five-and-a-half-year sentence, to no avail.