Event: Ferns Inquiry

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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22% rise in abuse therapy requests

A LEADING child support group is calling for dedicated support for sexually-abused children after demand by young people for its therapy services increased by a quarter.

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Dublin bishop against nationwide audit as most refuse to rule it out

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Gardaí reject group’s claims on combating paedophile rings

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One in Four group condemns threats against priests

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Sexual abuse of children ‘inexcusable’

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Tuam received abuse allegations against 19 priests

True extent of paedophilia in the Church emerging

A DETAILED picture of the true extent of paedophilia in the Catholic Church in Ireland is emerging for the first time, with records showing almost 250 priests have been accused of child sex abuse and over 60 religious have been convicted.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2005

Ferns Inquiry 'spin' should stop, says O'Gorman

SPECULATION about the content of the imminent report into clerical sexual abuse in Wexford is not just inaccurate, it is also unhelpful, according to one of the support groups for victims involved in the probe.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2005

Ferns diocese settles with alleged abuse victim

SERIOUS questions remain unanswered now the Catholic Church has settled a legal action with an alleged victim of clerical sexual abuse in a Wexford diocese plagued by allegations, a victims’ group says.

Thu, 01 Apr, 2004

House bought for Comiskey sold

A HOUSE bought by the Diocese of Ferns for former Bishop Brendan Comiskey has been sold.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2003