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October 03, 2025
Victims ‘suffering further trauma’ as advocacy group calls for Spiritans to implement redress scheme
Victims and survivors of child sex abuse at Spiritan schools are suffering “further trauma” due to ongoing delays in the delivery of a redress scheme, an advocacy group has said.
**Victims ‘suffering further trauma’ as advocacy group calls for Spiritans to implement redress scheme**
Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse within schools run by the Spiritan religious order are experiencing "further trauma" as the promised redress scheme faces continued delays, according to a leading advocacy group. The group, which represents numerous survivors, has voiced serious concerns about the impact of the delays on the mental and emotional well-being of those who suffered abuse.
The Spiritans, also known as the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, operated several prominent schools in Ireland and internationally. Over the years, allegations of widespread child sexual abuse within these institutions have emerged, leading to calls for accountability and compensation for the victims.
While the Spiritans had previously announced plans to establish a redress scheme to provide financial and therapeutic support to survivors, the advocacy group claims that the implementation process has been painfully slow and riddled with obstacles. This protracted delay, they argue, is exacerbating the suffering of individuals who have already endured unimaginable trauma.
"Each day that passes without the redress scheme being fully operational is another day that survivors are forced to relive their horrific experiences," a spokesperson for the advocacy group stated. "The delays are not merely bureaucratic; they are causing significant emotional distress and hindering the healing process."
The group is urging the Spiritans to expedite the implementation of the redress scheme and ensure that it is delivered in a sensitive and compassionate manner. They emphasize the importance of providing survivors with access to the support they need to rebuild their lives and move forward from the trauma they have endured.
The call for action comes amidst growing public awareness of the issue of clerical abuse and increasing pressure on religious institutions to address their past failures. Survivors and their advocates are demanding transparency, accountability, and a commitment to ensuring that justice is served. The focus remains on ensuring the redress scheme is implemented quickly and effectively, to prevent further suffering and provide meaningful support to those who have been affected.
Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse within schools run by the Spiritan religious order are experiencing "further trauma" as the promised redress scheme faces continued delays, according to a leading advocacy group. The group, which represents numerous survivors, has voiced serious concerns about the impact of the delays on the mental and emotional well-being of those who suffered abuse.
The Spiritans, also known as the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, operated several prominent schools in Ireland and internationally. Over the years, allegations of widespread child sexual abuse within these institutions have emerged, leading to calls for accountability and compensation for the victims.
While the Spiritans had previously announced plans to establish a redress scheme to provide financial and therapeutic support to survivors, the advocacy group claims that the implementation process has been painfully slow and riddled with obstacles. This protracted delay, they argue, is exacerbating the suffering of individuals who have already endured unimaginable trauma.
"Each day that passes without the redress scheme being fully operational is another day that survivors are forced to relive their horrific experiences," a spokesperson for the advocacy group stated. "The delays are not merely bureaucratic; they are causing significant emotional distress and hindering the healing process."
The group is urging the Spiritans to expedite the implementation of the redress scheme and ensure that it is delivered in a sensitive and compassionate manner. They emphasize the importance of providing survivors with access to the support they need to rebuild their lives and move forward from the trauma they have endured.
The call for action comes amidst growing public awareness of the issue of clerical abuse and increasing pressure on religious institutions to address their past failures. Survivors and their advocates are demanding transparency, accountability, and a commitment to ensuring that justice is served. The focus remains on ensuring the redress scheme is implemented quickly and effectively, to prevent further suffering and provide meaningful support to those who have been affected.
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