the Murphy Report

The Murphy Report was an investigation into child sexual abuse scandals within the Roman Catholic Church in Dublin, Ireland, from 1975 to 2004. It examined how church authorities and institutions responded to allegations, revealing widespread abuse and systemic failures to protect victims. The report highlighted issues of cover-up, neglect, and inadequate responses by church leaders and authorities, leading to a public outcry and calls for accountability. Its findings prompted reforms in safeguarding policies and increased awareness of child protection, aiming to prevent similar failures in the future.