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flag Ireland's prime minister to formally apologize to abuse survivors in church-run schools, following a major inquiry and hunger strike.

flag The Irish government has announced a formal apology from Taoiseach Micheál Martin in the Dáil to survivors of abuse in industrial and reformatory schools, following a hunger strike and mediation. flag The apology, to be delivered in consultation with the Attorney General, is part of a broader support package including health, education, housing, and funeral cost assistance. flag A 2024 scoping inquiry found nearly 2,400 historical sexual abuse allegations across 308 schools operated by religious orders, involving 884 alleged abusers, with cases dating back to the 1970s. flag The inquiry followed an RTÉ documentary that prompted the Spiritan Congregation to apologize and commit to engaging with survivors.

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