Gardaí are understood to be investigating several complaints of alleged sexual abuse at St Anne’s special school, latter located on the grounds of Sean Ross Abbey, in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
The abuse is understood to involve up to nine studets and the alledged abuses date back to the years 1995 and 1996.
We also understand that a Garda investigation was launched from Templemore Garda Station, in October 1996 into the incidents, but same allegations received no public attention during that period of time.
Currently Gardaí state that they are continuing an ongoing criminal investigation into these alleged assaults at this Tipperary facility, but are not in a position to comment any further. However, they confirm that they are not aware of any political interference with this criminal investigation, which is also being alleged.
The abuse is understood to have come to the attention of parents, through students in attendance; the former who subsequently contacted Gardaí.
To current date, no criminal proceedings have been brought by the State, despite the formal complaints made to Gardaí, however a file is understood to have been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
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