Six religious orders named in damning school abuse report made 175m in property sales over six years

A recent report highlighted that six religious orders, involved in a Scoping Inquiry into historical child abuse, generated nearly €200 million from property sales over the last six years. This underscores the financial capacity and resources of these organizations amidst growing calls for redress from abuse survivors.

The top 15 religious orders identified in the report now hold net assets amounting to €1.3 billion. This figure raises important questions about the accountability and obligations of these organizations towards the victims of past abuses, as they are urged to address their financial responsibilities comprehensively.

Read at Independent