Gardai are probing allegations of abuse against members of the Irish Spiritans over a 50-year period.
The Sexual Crime Management Unit – part of the Garda Protective Services Bureau – is leading the investigation. It manages complaints and allegations against religious orders.
Since Monday’s broadcast of the Documentary on One programme on RTE One, which related details of abuse against two brothers at Blackrock College, more people have made allegations against Spiritan Order members. Gardai appealed to victims of abuse to contact them and said their case will be dealt with sympathetically and sensitively.
