Jennifer O'Connell: There was no collusion in the failure to stop Bill Kenneally. There didn’t have to be (opens original article in a new tab)

An inquiry found no collusion in the failure to stop Bill Kenneally's abuse of boys, but identified serious negligence by two gardaí and a culture of silence that allowed his crimes to continue for 25 years.

• The inquiry found no collusion in the failure to stop Bill Kenneally's abuse.
• Two senior gardaí showed 'clear and serious dereliction of duty' and 'objectively favourable treatment' to Kenneally.
• Kenneally abused around 20 boys over 25 years, using alcohol, threats, and physical torture.
• Adults and institutions failed to protect victims, with some officials denying knowledge of his crimes.