UN Committee Concerned At Lack Of Information Provided By State On Abuse

By Laura Donnelly
K FM
August 11, 2017

http://kfmradio.com/news/11082017-1312/un-committee-concerned-lack-information-provided-state-abuse

A UN Committee says its seriously concerned at the lack of information provided by the Irish State into investigations into historical abuse outlined in the Ryan Report.

The UN Committee against Torture has published its final report on the Irish Government’s performance on issues including historic institutional abuse, detention and healthcare.

It’s urged the Government to collect data on all criminal investigations undertaken by the Gardai into allegations of abuse at religious run institutions.

It’s also calling on the State to ensure that all victims get redress.