GARDAI has begun an investigation into an organized child sex ring, claiming that for more than a decade, dozens of young boys have been abused by school caretaker Michael Ferri and other paedophile.
The Irish Independent newspaper learned that officials at kodonigel are currently investigating allegations of at least four other pedophile suspects in connection with the ferry. The 56-year-
The old raped four boys because he was allowed to return to work at Ard Scoil Mhuire Irish language summer school in Gweedore, despite his conviction for sexually assaulting a student.
Details of the Garda investigation appeared when Attorney General Alan Shatter confirmed that gardai informed the then Northwest Health Commission of Ferry's first conviction and expressed concerns to school owners.
Last night, a director of the school, Donnell olocin, confirmed that when management returned his work to him, they knew about the previous convictions in Ferrie.
In a statement, he claimed that Ferry was not a staff member but was allowed to do "Odd Jobs" at school under supervision ".
Everyone was told.
This is not a secret.
He would be fine if he had to do something
Mr. Loinsigh said.
Today, the director of the school rejected Mr. Ferrie's continued role as a caretaker after being convicted and sentenced for sexual assault on 2002.
However, they admitted that when he was dismissed after his arrest in 2001, Mr. Ferrie did carry out construction work while the school was empty.
They also confirmed in a statement that he provided assistance in adult courses but did not provide assistance in primary courses.
The director also expressed his deepest regret to Mr. Ferrie's victims, because "the pain, pain and pain they suffered as a result of their criminal acts.
"The Irish Independent learned that as early as he was a student priest, 1979 of people expressed concern about Ferrie's behavior.
Feili was expelled from the seminar due to "lewd sex.
In 2002, he was convicted for the first time in the Wright Kenny District Court for sexually assaulting a young boy at school.
However, although he was included in the register of sex offenders, he was still a non-
Sentenced to imprisonment and fined 500 euros.
A representative of the school appeared at the hearing.
After returning to work, he continued to abuse boys at school.
Earlier this week, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison after admitting 38 allegations of rape and harassment between 1990 and 2005.
Despite the allegations involving only four victims, gardai fear may have abused up to a dozen boys.
A source close to the investigation said: "We believe there are more victims who have not yet come forward.
We are also investigating allegations of four other suspected abusive persons in connection with the ferry. "It appears --
Judging from the current charges-
The area is running a pedophile gang.
Ferrie took pictures of the victims when they were abused. -
In this case, it is often shared with other paedophile.
"The minister for children, Frances fitzard, said last night that she had received a preliminary report from the head of health services (HSE) that" raised serious issues ".
HSE said it was "reviewing" its involvement in the case.
Ferrie lived alone in Carrick Boyle, close to the school, and when he finally faced the charges of galdai, he did not show remorse.
One victim, Derek Mulligan, who gave up his right to be anonymous, praised Mr. Shater for raising the issue with gardai yesterday.
"I just don't understand how Ferry got a job and then continue to abuse me and others," he said . ".
Mr. Mulligan (24 years old) also said that he was "convinced" that other pedophile children were abused by ferry.
"Not just him.
There are other people.
"Mr. Shater said that Commissioner Garda had told him that the records showed that on October 16, 2002, according to the children's first guide, the Health Commission at that time was informed by gardai, ferrie was convicted and where he was considered to work.
The minister said that the owner of the school appeared in court for criminal proceedings, a "clear memory of gardai ".
In addition, a garda subsequently spoke to the school owner about the conviction and expressed concern that the ferry continued to work there.
Mr Shater said: "This makes it more necessary for those who choose to continue to hire this person to explain themselves.