There were almost 2,400 allegations of sexual abuse in more than 300 schools run by religious orders in Ireland, according to a report commissioned by the Irish government.
The Education Minister Norma Foley said it was the first time the scale of abuse had been disclosed, and it was “truly shocking".
At a news conference, Ms Foley said the report found there were 884 alleged abusers in 42 orders which formerly ran schools or still do.
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