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Bertie Ahern: State’s 1999 apology to abused children was ‘absolutely necessary’

‘These people, their lives had been ruined’: Former taoiseach recalls his role in State response

Bertie Ahern: 20 years on from State apology to survivors of abuse

‘The effect of apology I had underestimated. I did not think it would mean as much’

Religious congregations indemnity deal was ‘a blank cheque’, says Michael McDowell

Ex-AG says he and senior ministers were kept out of talks on 2002 accord

Former senior civil servant remembered at funeral mass

Sean Cromien came from humble origins to become Secretary to the Dept. of Finance

Vatican fears over redress costs drove Cardinal Sodano indemnity proposal

It had been estimated in 2004 abuse crisis compensation would cost Irish dioceses €50m

Mourners told Martin O’Donoghue ‘a citizen of some distinction’

Congregation hears mercurial Crumlin native a ‘wonderful husband’ and good father

Government considered £20,000 income ceiling on child benefit

Finance officials said the move would make it difficult for couples who were already heavily taxed

Froome extends Vuelta lead as Armee spoils party for Lutsenko

British rider now one minute and 37 seconds clear of Vincenzo Nibali

Gentle radical who fought for a more just Irish society

Obituary: The teacher and equality campaigner Ann Louise Gilligan believed in the rich rewards of altruism

Congregations proven right about cost dangers of redress scheme

State ignored warnings from religious groups about loose structures

Maureen Haughey funeral told of ‘republican in the truest sense’

‘Nationalist to her fingertips’ was proud of legacy of late father, former taoiseach Séan Lemass

Abuse compensation deal a get-out-of-jail-free card for church

Analysis: The State cannot force Catholic orders to pay more due to 2002 accord

Protection of institution main concern for religious orders, claims Bruton

Survivor group calls on Enda Kenny to seek Papal intervention on funds paid by orders

Miriam Lord: Kenny’s fine words too familiar for comfort

Authentic note of anger struck by Bríd Smith after Taoiseach’s speech on Tuam babies

Fr Eoghan Haughey wore link to his brother Charles ‘lightly’

Funeral Mass told devoted Oblate priest was ‘fiercely proud of his charismatic’ sibling

Skerries make the most of their chances to overcome CUS

Robert McKey makes critical intervention to turn Vinny Murray Cup tie in their favour

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