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Commission Invites Survivors to Come Forward
The Commission of Investigation into the Handling of Historical Child Sexual Abuse in Schools has renewed its call for survivors, family members and others with relevant information to come forward as part of its ongoing investigation.
Scope of the Investigation
The Commission is examining how concerns and allegations of child sexual abuse were handled in all schools in Ireland between 1927 and 2013, including primary, secondary, community, comprehensive and special schools.
Its remit therefore extends beyond schools operated by religious orders.
Public Survey Deadline and Next Steps
A public survey launched in October has already received hundreds of responses and has brought forward information concerning schools which had not previously been examined. The current deadline for completing the survey is 7 December 2026.
The information gathered will help inform the next stage of the Commission's work, including its formal investigation into the handling and alleged mishandling of cases and its Survivor Engagement Programme.
Survivor Engagement Programme
The Survivor Engagement Programme is a confidential and supportive forum where survivors can share their experiences and the impact that abuse has had on their lives.
In certain circumstances, a family member may provide an account on behalf of a person who experienced such abuse.
The Survivor Engagement Programme will report to the Chair of the Commission on the impact of child sexual abuse in schools and on any lessons that can be learned to further strengthen child protection measures in the future. This report will not identify individual participants.
How Lavelle Partners Can Help
At Lavelle Partners, we understand that coming forward about historical abuse can be extremely difficult.
Our dedicated Personal Injury Team have extensive experience advising individuals in relation to historical abuse claims and can provide confidential legal advice to survivors who wish to understand their legal options.
Anyone affected who wishes to discuss a potential case can contact our team in the strictest of confidence.
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Further Information
Lavelle Partners currently act for a number of clients in relation to historic Child Sexual Abuse Cases.
Please contact Avril Scally or Grace Molloy in our Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Team, in the strictest of confidence, if you would like to discuss a possible case.
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