IRELAND
Irish Times
What the audits by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church of Ireland say about six dioceses
Cashel and Emly
The audit found that all allegations were now promptly referred to the civil authorities, usually within three days of receipt by the diocese.
It said there was considerable communication between the diocese, the Garda and the HSE on all matters, including new allegations and management of men out of ministry.
It found there had been 19 allegations or concerns reported against 13 priests since 1975: “This is a relatively small number in comparison to other dioceses.”
Of the living priests following civil authority notification and church inquiries, five were currently in ministry and two out of ministry .
“Having read all files, the reviewers support the position of the five living priests who are in ministry and agree that the allegations were not substantiated or based on evidence that there was or is current risk to children, consultation in all cases took place with HSE and An Garda Síochána.”
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