It comes after a scoping inquiry into day and boarding schools run by religious orders across the country.
The government is considering a recommendation to investigate all schools in the country for historical sex abuse.
It comes after a scoping inquiry into day and boarding schools run by religious orders across the country, including south Dublin’s Blackrock College, revealed 2,395 allegations of sex abuse had been uncovered in 308 schools.
The principal recommendation of the scoping inquiry is to establish a Commission of Investigation into historical sex abuse in day and boarding Schools run by religious orders.
Earlier this week, Minister for Children Ms Foley revealed in reply to parliamentary questions from Sinn Fein’s David Cullinane TD and Thomas Gould TD that this has been accepted and that consideration is being given to expanding the remit to include all schools.
John Kierans, reporter with the Irish Mirror, believes it is the right move:
Local TD Accepts Data Centres Are A "Particular Issue" In Ireland
Katie Taylor Tickets Sell Out for Croke Park Final Fight In September
New Digital Wallet Might Be Needed To Access Pornography Online
Two Men Arrested As Gardaí Seize Firearm And Drugs In Blanchardstown
Trial Of Man Accused Of Attempted Murder Of Three Children Will Be Shown CCTV Today
Second Night Of Riots In Belfast
Victim Loses Eye After Attempted Murder In Belfast On Monday
Report Finds Over 95,000 Children Are In Poverty
