An Garda Síochána are continuing to make contact with each individual person that reached out.
A scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse in schools run by religious orders around the country has seen the Gardaí receive over 500 contacts since September 4, of this year.
The majority of those reaching out are older males who are sharing their experiences with An Garda Síochána for the first time.
As of now, the inquiry has found 158 allegations of sexual abuse in Limerick schools run by seven religious orders, along with 47 alleged abusers.
Each person who has contacted An Garda Síochána will be given the time and space to discuss their personal experience and Gardaí will continue to support each person through the process at the pace and to the extent that they wish to engage with them.
For reporting to An Garda Síochána, the following options are available:
Email: GNPSB_SCMU@garda.ie
Phone: Garda Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Line on 1800 555 222. (This is a confidential and free service available 24/7)
In person: Calling to your local Garda Station
Anyone contacting An Garda Síochána will receive personal contact as soon as possible.
The list of Limerick schools included in the report is as follows:
Benedictines
Glenstal Abbey School, Murroe, Limerick (Post Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 6
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 4
Christian Brothers
Sexton Street CBS, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 51
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 7
Christian Brothers
St. Kieran’s CBS, Galvone, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 5
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 1
Christian Brothers
Ardscoil Ris, North Circular Road, Limerick (Secondary)
Total Number of Allegations 3
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 3
Christian Brothers
Doon CBS, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 1
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 1
Congregation of the Presentation Sisters
Our Lady Queen of Peace, Janesboro, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 2
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 1
Jesuits
Crescent Comprehensive (previously Sacred Heart College until 1969/70), Limerick (Post Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 12
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 6
Salesians of Don Bosco
Salesian College, Pallaskenry, Limerick (Post Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 2
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 2
Christian Brothers
Creagh Lane CBS amalgamated with St. Senan’s CBS, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 55
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 5
Christian Brothers
St. Munchin’s CBS, Hassett’s Cross, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 5
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 5
Christian Brothers
St. John the Baptist CBS, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 4
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 3
Christian Brothers
Adare CBS, Limerick (Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 1
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 1
Christian Brothers
Sexton Street CBS, Sexton Street, Limerick (Secondary)
Total Number of Allegations 1
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 1
De La Salle Brothers
De La Salle NS, Hospital. Co Limerick
Total Number of Allegations 2
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 2
Jesuits
Mungret (Closed 1974), Limerick (Post Primary)
Total Number of Allegations 6
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 3
Sisters of Charity of St. Paul the Apostle
Kilmallock Secondary, Limerick (now Colaiste Iosaef) Community/Comprehensive School
Total Number of Allegations 2
Total Number of Alleged Abusers 2