A Commission of Investigation will look into historic sexual abuse in schools.
A scoping inquiry found there were more than 2,300 allegations - involving 884 alleged abusers at more than 300 schools run by religious orders.
Education Minister Helen McEntee says work is ongoing on a redress scheme for victims and survivors - while she said attempts to get funding from those responsible for the abuse are being followed.
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It will be chaired by Mr Justice Michael MacGrath.
Joe Finnegan got reaction from One in Four CEO Deirdre Kenny, survivor and Sage Advocacy spokesperson Damien O'Farrell and JF Show listener Jimmy.
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