A report into the subject revealed 63 allegations of sexual abuse at 17 schools in the midlands.
Gardaí are investigating whether abuse in schools run by religious orders was organised and co-ordinated.
A landmark scoping inquiry report this week found 63 allegations of sexual abuse at 17 schools in the midlands over a period of 30 years.
The claims involved 31 alleged abusers in the region.
Nationally, the report revealed around 2,400 allegations of abuse involving more than 800 alleged abusers.
One in Four Advocacy Director Naomi Gould says if alleged abuse was coordinated it must be investigated:
Read more: Fears Number Of Sexual Abuse Allegations In Midlands Schools 'Underreported'
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