Man settles High Court abuse action against former teacher John McClean

A man who was sexually abused by former Terenure College teacher John McClean has settled a High Court action following mediation, the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times reported. Paul Kennedy brought the legal action against McClean, the board of the school, and the Carmelites, the religious order that runs the institution. [1][2][3]

While the specific financial settlement was undisclosed, both the Irish Examiner and the Irish Times reported that it is understood to be a substantial six-figure sum. The court previously heard that the case involved historical sexual abuse of the most significant and substantial type, taking place over a sustained period spanning the 1970s and 1980s. [1][2]

The 81-year-old McClean has previously been convicted at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for abusing 49 boys at Terenure College. According to the Irish Examiner, other High Court actions against the convicted paedophile remain live. [1][2]