Sir, - Ten years ago The God Squad was published, outlining abuses of children in care by the Sisters of Mercy. The Irish Times and many other media sources tried to get some reaction from the various religious orders in Ireland, but they were not prepared to comment.
States of Fear was transmitted on RTE last Tuesday, outlining again the horrendous abuses by religious orders in Ireland. Ten years on they remain silent while the victims of their abuse are deeply hurt and pained. Some things never change. - Yours, etc., Paddy Doyle,
St George's Villas, Inchicore, Dublin 8.