NORTHERN IRELAND
BBC News NI
By Kevin Sharkey
BBC News NI
Barnardo’s children’s charity has paid more than £180,000 in civil claims linked to alleged abuse at a former home in County Antrim, an inquiry has heard.
On Monday, the Historical Institutional Abuse inquiry opened public hearings.
Two former Barnardo’s homes, Macedon and Sharonmore, both in Newtownabbey, are under scrutiny.
The inquiry’s counsel said the hearings would expose “abusive activities and practices” not previously known about.
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