Video Interview by Francis Sullivan
Interview by Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council
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Preparing for the Royal Commission of Inquiry
I was never a “Boy Scout”. However, I was always taken by their motto which is, I believe, “Be Prepared”. This always struck me as being eminently sensible advice and particularly so when you were facing some challenging event in life. It is with that thought in mind that I am sharing with you some […]
Read More →The Critical Role of Safeguarding Review(s)
The perceived failure to protect vulnerable children within the Irish Catholic Church has been very damaging to the institution’s reputation and standing in society. It is even more disturbing to note that it is not a new phenomenon but one that has persisted for many years. There have been numerous crises and some public inquiries […]
Read More →The Importance of Abhorrence
Child sexual abuse is abhorrent. The truth of this simple statement is obvious to almost everyone who comes into contact with it. The sexual abuse of a child is an egregious act that cannot be easily thought of by most people without them experiencing a deep sense of revulsion and disgust. We would prefer not […]
Read More →Addressing Barriers to the Effective Safeguarding of Children
Children have a right to be protected from abuse. It does not matter where they are on our island, this simple truth applies. They have an undeniable right to be protected and they can legitimately hold an expectation that we, the adult population will respect that and ensure that it applies. We will enact laws […]
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