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A report published yesterday after a ten year delay by the Child Abuse Commission highlighted that sexual abuse was ‘chronic’ in the Christian Brothers’ industrial school at Letterfrack.

Is an apology enough? I don’t know. Only a person who was abused at the hands of the religious nuns, priests and brothers can answer that question. Would prosecutions help in the healing process? Yet another question I have no authority to answer.

Suddenly all this talk of recession and negative equity isn’t so depressing - when compared to this week’s other news.

Suddenly all this talk of recession and negative equity isn’t so depressing - when compared to this week’s other news.

A damning report released on Tuesday by the Child Abuse Commission highlighted two Kilkenny institutions where it said sexual abuse of, and violence against children was rife.

City councillor Mary Leahy has called for the immediate establishment of an integrated children’s response team for child protection to be made available on a 24 hour seven day week basis.

The HSE National Counselling Service is a free service for any adult who has experienced the trauma of abuse or neglect in childhood.

Petworld Ltd in Terryland, Galway, has been a favourite for pet owners since it opened five years ago. The company has gone from strength to strength, and although many companies are looking to downsize due to the economy, Petworld is looking to the future.