IRELAND
BBC News
A Catholic priest has temporarily stood aside while an historic child safeguarding allegation is investigated.
The allegation relating to a priest in the Diocese of Clogher dates back some years.
The church said it has been reported to the civil authorities.
It added that all procedures laid down by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland were being observed.
In a statement, it said: “The Diocese of Clogher has been informed of a child safeguarding allegation in relation to a priest of the Diocese.
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