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Man who was sexually abused by Garda settles action

Summary

In 2016 a man who was sexually abused by Garda Jack Dunne when he was 12 years old in the late 1950s and early 1960s settled a High Court action against the Garda Commissioner and the State. The abuse took place at Pearse Street Garda Station in Dublin, where Dunne was stationed. The claimant sought damages for personal injury, distress and upset caused by the abuse and alleged negligence and breach of duty of care by the Garda Commissioner, the Minister for Justice and the Attorney General. The defendants were found vicariously liable for Dunne's conduct. The case was settled before trial, with a statement read by the defendants acknowledging the abuse and committing to prevent and prosecute such offenders. No further settlement details were disclosed. The claimant expressed satisfaction with the outcome. Jack Dunne was convicted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man who was sexually abused by Garda settles action. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting other boys. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

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• 2016-06-09 Publication

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