Paedophile Bill Kenneally dies aged 75
His death came in the same week a report into his abuse was published.
Convicted paedophile Bill Kenneally has died aged 75.
Kenneally used his position as a basketball coach to abuse teenagers in Waterford in the 70s and 80s.
He was serving a jail term at Midlands Prison after pleading guilty to 10 sample counts of indecently assaulting 10 boys and died on Thursday.
Last week, a report was published that found knowledge of his activities became known in Waterford to two senior Garda officers as well as a retired politician and senior clergyman in the late 1980s.
However, Kenneally was not brought to justice prior to a formal complaint in December 2012.
On Tuesday, some of his victims met with Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan and afterwards they said he committed to a full state apology, which they hope will be issued in the coming weeks.