Bill Kenneally survivors welcome move to consider law on misconduct in public office (opens original article in a new tab)

Survivors of Bill Kenneally's abuse welcomed the Irish Justice Minister's plan to address a legal gap in misconduct in public office, following a Commission of Investigation report that highlighted failures by senior Gardaí in 1987 to properly investigate abuse complaints against Kenneally. The minister confirmed he has forwarded the report to the Law Reform Commission and promised a formal State apology for the failures.

• Survivors of Bill Kenneally's abuse welcomed the Irish Justice Minister's plan to address a legal gap in misconduct in public office.
• The Commission of Investigation report highlighted failures by senior Gardaí in 1987 to properly investigate abuse complaints against Kenneally.
• Minister O'Callaghan confirmed he has forwarded the report to the Law Reform Commission and promised a formal State apology for the failures.