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| Historical Abuse Inquiry: Sisters of Nazareth congregation admits abuse at homes | Historical Abuse Inquiry: Sisters of Nazareth congregation admits abuse at homes |
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| The Sisters of Nazareth congregation has admitted that abuse did take place at its homes in Londonderry. | The Sisters of Nazareth congregation has admitted that abuse did take place at its homes in Londonderry. |
| Sister Brenda McCall, representing the congregation, told the Historical Abuse Inquiry (HIA) that some of the evidence of former residents had been "very shocking and harrowing for us". | Sister Brenda McCall, representing the congregation, told the Historical Abuse Inquiry (HIA) that some of the evidence of former residents had been "very shocking and harrowing for us". |
| When asked if there had been physical abuse by some nuns, Sister McCall replied "unfortunately, yes". | When asked if there had been physical abuse by some nuns, Sister McCall replied "unfortunately, yes". |
| The inquiry is currently examining events at two Derry children's homes. | The inquiry is currently examining events at two Derry children's homes. |
| Sister McCall was asked if an apology in the past for any physical and sexual abuse committed at Sisters of Nazareth homes, should also address any claims of emotional abuse or neglect, the nun replied, "totally and absolutely". | |
| It is the 36th day of public hearings about events at St Joseph's Home, Termonbacca, and Nazareth House Children's home in Bishop Street in Derry. | |
| They are the first two of 13 state, church and voluntary institutions being examined by the inquiry during the period from 1922 to 1995. | They are the first two of 13 state, church and voluntary institutions being examined by the inquiry during the period from 1922 to 1995. |
| The HIA inquiry was first announced in 2010 and was formally set up by Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers on 31 May 2012. | The HIA inquiry was first announced in 2010 and was formally set up by Northern Ireland's first and deputy first ministers on 31 May 2012. |
| Its aim is to establish if there were "systemic failings by institutions or the state in their duties towards those children in their care". | Its aim is to establish if there were "systemic failings by institutions or the state in their duties towards those children in their care". |
| It will also determine if victims should receive an apology and compensation. | It will also determine if victims should receive an apology and compensation. |
| About 70 witnesses have so far given evidence. | About 70 witnesses have so far given evidence. |