An inquiry is being ordered into the handling by Tusla and An Garda Síochána of what is feared to be the largest paedophile ring the country has ever seen. An inquiry is being ordered into the handling by Tusla and An Garda Síochána of what is feared to be the largest paedophile ring the country has ever seen. Inquiry into authorities' handling of 'largest paedophile ring the country has ever seen'Minister for Children Katherine Zappone intends to commission an independent review of the management of the case, led by the Government's special rapporteur on child protection, Dr Geoffrey Shannon. Eleven people were arrested in connection with the alleged paedophile ring earlier this month but were later released. Both Ms Zappone and Mr Flanagan were briefed about the situation around the time the arrests were made.

Source: Irish Independent March 29, 2018 01:30 UTC