2,400 claims of historical sexual abuse at 308 schools run by religious orders

Almost 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse were recorded by 308 schools run by religious orders across Ireland, a scoping inquiry has revealed.

The report, set to be published later on Tuesday, said the allegations were made against 884 alleged abusers in day and boarding schools run by 42 religious orders.

The Government-appointed scoping inquiry said it had contacted 73 religious orders that ran or are still running schools in Ireland, with 42 having records of historical sexual abuse allegations.

The report said 17 were special schools, which recorded 590 allegations involving 190 alleged abusers.

It added that around half of the alleged abusers are believed to be dead.

The report was written by senior counsel Mary O’Toole, who was appointed by the Minister for Education Norma Foley. She provided Ms Foley with the report in June.

The 700-page report recommended the Government set up a commission of…

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