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Bill Kenneally, the convicted child abuser who sexually assaulted fifteen boys in Waterford between 1979 and 1990, has died in prison at age 75 after serving ten years of his 19-year sentence. His death arrives just days after Ireland’s justice minister pledged a full state apology to survivors, following a damning report that found Gardaí mishandled the original allegations in the 80s — calling their response “unprofessional and rushed” and suggesting the true number of victims may be far higher. The minister met survivors, formally apologized for systemic failures, and vowed to bring the report before the Dáil. He also plans to introduce misconduct in public office as a standalone statutory offense to prevent future cover-ups. The Irish Prison Service confirmed the death and said a full investigation is underway, with the Coroner’s Office determining the cause and next of kin notified.

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