Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has been sharply criticised by some survivors of institutional abuse because nobody who committed or covered up the abuse has been brought to justice.
Commenting on the first anniversary of the publication of the Ryan Report, the organisation Survivors of Child Abuse also called for the naming and shaming of civil servants who were criticised by the Ryan Commission for failing to protect victims.
A coalition of eight organisations involved in child welfare today strongly criticised the Government for failing to do enough to protect children.
The Saving Childhood Ryan coalition warned the momentum for change in the wake of the Ryan Report is being lost, with potentially dire consequences for children.
The campaign examined the 99 recommendations, which were tabled in the aftermath of the report, and says that while some work is being done, overall it is insubstantial, inadequate, and too slow.
It also highlighted the promised recruitment of 270 new social workers saying this is moving too slow, leaving children at risk.
The Commission's report, chaired by Judge Seán Ryan, detailed cases of physical and sexual abuse suffered by children under the care of religious orders in State-run institutions from 1936 onwards.
The report was ten years in the making and sent ripples through society when it was released last year.
Last year, the Government agreed to implement the 20 recommendations made by the Commission.
In the Dáil today, the Tánaiste said the Health Service Executive hopes to have the first 50 extra social workers recruited by the end of June.
Responding to a question from Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny, Mary Coughlan said the HSE Service Plan for this year provided for an extra 200 social workers.
She also confirmed that the Minister for Children would be prepared to discuss progress on implementing the Ryan Report's recommendations in the Dáil.
A number of counselling services have said they expect to see an increase in calls over the coming days as the subject is brought back into the spotlight.The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre will be among a number of agencies offering a counselling service today through its helpline number, 1800-778888.
