Sir, – Patsy McGarry’s report (Home News, June 7th) on the clearing of the name of Fr Liam O’Brien from false allegations of abuse was welcome, as one can only imagine the stress involved to Fr O’Brien.
Hopefully the media and other groups who rightly highlighted the church’s past failings to deal with allegations of abuse, will also criticise those who make false claims, and acknowledge the church’s effective child protection policies today, where priests and religious in ministry present no more risk to children than any other health care professional . – Yours, etc,
FRANK BROWNE,
Ballyroan Park,
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Templeogue,
Dublin 16.