This week the Government’s report into historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders documented 2,400 allegations made against 884 teachers, priests and other individuals. In the middle of the last century, Senator Owen Sheehy-Skeffington spoke out against the abuse of children in schools and campaigned for an end to corporal punishment. Jerry spoke to his daughter, Micheline Sheehy Skeffington. If you’ve been affected, you may contact the Samaritans on 116 123, the Kerry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre on 1800 633 333 / https://www.krsac.com/ or One in Four on 01 662 40 70 / https://www.oneinfour.ie/
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