It has a direct link to the Catholic Primary Schools debate. In Catholic Schools, the state pays and the church has control. The recent case in the supreme court where a abuse victim was trying to get the state to take responsibility for the abuse she suffered at the hands of a primary school teacher was actually fought and won by the state on the basis that it was the Board of Managements responsibility. In 98% of schools the Board is appointed by the church.
There's actually a case in the report that highlights a Principle in the midlands who was moved around schools when abuse was reported, in much the same way as priests were. A more thorough investigation into day schools would uncover more I'm sure, as it seems not many victims were aware it included day schools in the remit of the inquiry.
So to answer has anything be learnt from the past? In the social care aspect maybe. In the abdication of responsibility and power to the church when it comes to children? No.
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