Kilmore diocese review finds claims against six priests
Pilot test of new review methodology takes place at Kilmore diocese and Glenstal Abbey
Pilot test of new review methodology takes place at Kilmore diocese and Glenstal Abbey
Catholic dioceses refusing to share details of abuse suspects, citing data protection law
Safeguarding board told Government it had no central database of priests facing allegations
Most of the 135 allegations of abusive behaviour reported in last year occurred before 2000
As numbers decline, the church may have to consider amalgamations
Bishop Philip Boyce expressed regret his focus on victims’ needs was not greater in the past
Bishop of Dromore John McAreavey said victims’ testimony made him realise decision ‘was the wrong one’
Bishops accused of ignoring church guidelines and denying priests’ rights
‘A note of caution has to be sounded against any over confidence’ about risks to children
Brendan Smyth’s order has ended its ministry, but the scars remain
Catholic Church child protection guidelines makes recommendation on announcement of cleric standing aside
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin firmly underlines duty of care obligations
Archbishop of Dublin appalled at delays over guidelines by some religious congregations
‘For some practice did not improve until 2013’
Orders provide firm assurances on future child protection after NBSC review
Survivor claims under-reporting of abuse cases by church authorities in Ireland
Medical tests allegedly carried out on children in care of nuns ‘should be among issues examined’
Towards Peace one of three church agencies in Ireland set up to help survivors of abuse
National Board for Safeguarding Children expresses ‘great concern’ over congregation
Four no longer there, one falsely accused, one under supervision, one dead, watchdog says
All dioceses making ‘very good progress’ , watchdog review says
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin ‘strongly commended’ for leadership in the area
Completes reviews of all dioceses, includes Dublin and Cloyne
Child protection reviews in all 26 Irish Catholic dioceses completed
Full interview with head of Dublin diocese by Patsy McGarry
However, former chief executive ‘stands resolutely’ by what he said
Ian Elliot considers legal action against Bishop of Down and Connor
Archbishop describes church’s handling of abuse as ‘inexcusable’
Teresa Devlin ‘extensive experience’ of child protection management
325 Christian Brothers faced a total of 870 child abuse allegations from 50s to 70s
Christian Brothers responses to be key focus
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