The Irish Government is being urged to call for a full inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse at a boys home in Northern Ireland.

Fianna Fáil says pressure must be put on the British Government to include Kincora Boys Home in Belfast in a UK wide investigation into claims of abuse.

Spokesperson on foreign affairs for the party Brendan Smith says families should not be made to wait any longer for answers to decades old questions about allegations of sexual violence at the home.

Deputy Smith says the issue needs to be tackled immediately: