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State Apology and Compensation for Kenneally Victims | Cork News
Victims of Bill Kenneally are finally set to receive compensation after the State formally apologized for its failure to act for decades. The Taoiseach delivered a heartfelt apology, acknowledging how authorities—including gardaí, politicians, and religious figures—ignored known abuse as far back as 1987, allowing a predator to continue harming young boys in Waterford. A damning investigation revealed systemic failures, including no proper record of Kenneally’s confession to police in 1987, and no legal action until 2012. The government now seeks a swift, victim-led compensation process to…
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