Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said that the church's commitments, in
relation to the compensation they owe to abuse victims, cannot be
reneged upon.
Since last week's confirmation of significant quantities of human remains at a former mother and baby home in Tuam, there has been a renewed focus on the history of religious institutions across Ireland.
A report from the Comptroller and Auditor General's this week showed that 18 religious orders have paid just 13% of the €1.5bn fund for victims of institutional abuse.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0312/859141-church-abuse/
Since last week's confirmation of significant quantities of human remains at a former mother and baby home in Tuam, there has been a renewed focus on the history of religious institutions across Ireland.
A report from the Comptroller and Auditor General's this week showed that 18 religious orders have paid just 13% of the €1.5bn fund for victims of institutional abuse.
http://www.rte.ie/news/2017/0312/859141-church-abuse/