The delay suffered by child abuse victims accessing justice is indefensible, according to CARI.

The charity has expanded its child accompaniment and court services, helping children through the process.

But the wait for children has been shown by CARI to average 5 years.

Mary Flaherty CEO @cari_ie exclusive interview by @JulietteGash from @TodayFM at this year's Annual Report Launch #shiningalightforchildren pic.twitter.com/8tLUGUPxsD

— CARI (@cari_ie) September 11, 2017