IRELAND
The Journal
WITH TEARS IN his eyes John Feighery told a room full of other institutional abuse survivors now it is time for them to stand up for themselves, like they could never do as children.
For 11 years John attended industrial schools in Letterfrack, Co Galway, run by Christian Brothers.
Earlier today, he spoke at the launch of a highly critical report highlighting issues with how the State has dealt with victims like him.
The report, ‘Reclaiming Self’, authored by Anne Marie Crean and Fionna Fox, will be presented to the United National Committee Against Torture (Uncat).
It addresses three specific questions raised by Uncat in relation to the 2009 Ryan report on child abuse:
* The state’s proposals to implement the recommendations of the Commission into Child Abuse.
* Independent investigations of abuse cases and prosecution of perpetrators.
* Ensuring that all victims obtain redress.
The report criticises the lack of action in prosecuting abusers and the State’s failure to put in place a sensitive and appropriate redress scheme for victims.
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