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N.Ireland gov't to probe church sex abuse

by Dennis Coday

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September 29, 2011

The Irish Time is reporting:

A major inquiry into the abuse of children in institutions run by the Catholic Church and the state is to be launched in Northern Ireland, it was announced today.

The Stormont Executive confirmed the investigation will be phased-in over the next two years and will be armed with the power to compel the release of records plus the cooperation of witnesses.

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