IRELAND
Irish Times
Patsy McGarry
Mon, May 12, 2014
The National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSC) review of child protection in the Killaloe diocese noted complainants were met with ‘great compassion’.
It said of ‘particular note in the diocesan policy and procedures document is reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child”.
It pointed out that “both the Republic of Ireland and the Vatican have signed up to honouring the Convention and this is therefore appropriately reflected in the diocesan policy and procedures document”.
It said that “of particular note in the diocese of Killaloe is the response made to complainants who have come forward to share their allegations of clerical abuse. The records demonstrate very clearly that they have been met with great compassion and support.
“ Bishop (Willie) Walsh and the current deputy designated person who was in role alongside Bishop Walsh stand out as being generous with time, resources, counselling and pastoral responses, to victims and their extended families.”
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