Since 1940, over 100 Catholic priests in the See of Dublin have faced accusations of sexually harassing children. Almost 400 victims have come forward. The biggest see in Ireland has paid out a total of 5.8 million pounds in settlements and fees to attorneys in cases involving sexual abuse of children. 105 civil suits have been brought against 32 clergymen. Settlements were reached in 65 of the cases. These totaled payouts of 4.1 million pounds and another 1.7 million in legal fees to both parties. Sadly, very few priests were brought to justice. Only one in five victims or reported victims has received compensation. Recently it was reported that the figures include new cases and accusations, which surfaced following an internal review of the see and the ongoing operations of the see’s Child Protection Agency. Some priests were found innocent and acquitted, but others have been charged with crimes as heinous as rape. The terrifying data has exceeded the worst possible expectations. Moreover, very few of the crimes were actually reported. The files will be inspected and reviewed by Circuit Court judge Yvonne Murphy, who will chair the Commission of Investigation to be appointed by the state at a future time. The investigation has been postponed for several months on account of internal conflicts over the state budget.