IRELAND
BBC News
The Bishop of Down and Connor has apologised for an accusation he made against the head of the Catholic Church’s child protection watchdog.
The Sunday Times reported that Bishop Noel Treanor made a complaint that Ian Elliott was briefing journalists against the Catholic Church hierarchy.
An investigation was carried out and a report cleared Mr Elliott of the allegations.
Mr Treanor said he accepted the findings of the report.
A statement, issued by the Down and Connor Diocese on behalf of Dr Treanor said: “The matter which arose between the diocese and the National Board for the Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCI) was a procedural matter, which required attention.
“It did not in any way affect or interfere with safeguarding practice.
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