IRELAND
Irish Times
Patsy McGarry
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has said all allegations of clerical abuse in Ireland must be reported to gardaí, responding to a new Vatican document saying bishops had discretion on reporting abuse to authorities.
“The norms in Ireland are very clear – all allegations must and are reported to the gardaí,” he said.
He added that co-operation with the gardaí has been very productive from the perspective of the Archdiocese.
“Gardaí have the ability and the expertise to investigate matters that diocesan personnel would not.
“Over the years, we have established very good working relationships with the Gardai which has been helpful to both sides.”
Earlier on Thursday the One in Four organisation expressed shock at the implications of the new Vatican document.
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