Brothers apologise for abuse and suffering of boys in their care

NORTHERN IRELAND
Irish Times

Dan Keenan

The De La Salle Brothers have apologised unreservedly for abuse and suffering inflicted on children in their care.

The inquiry into historical abuse at a range of residential care homes in Northern Ireland heard senior counsel for the religious order offer the apology yesterday during the second day of oral hearings.

Kevin Rooney QC, for the De La Salle Brothers, said: “Brothers recognise the immense pain and

He added: “Brothers recognise the sense of betrayal that the victims have experienced and the violation of trust caused by certain brothers within the order. They recognise that there have been failures to protect the victims.

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