The priest in charge of child protection in the Diocese of Cloyne has resigned over allegations he acted improperly.

THE man in charge of child protection in the Diocese of Cloyne said he acted in accordance with Church and state guidelines by informing a priest accused of abuse who his accuser was and the nature of their complaint.

CLAIMS that the child protection delegate in the diocese of Cloyne handed over a confidential file containing allegations of abuse to the priest at the centre of the allegations are being investigated by the Catholic Church.

A MAJOR overhaul of structures and of senior personnel has taken place in the diocese of Cloyne since its dismal child protection record came to the fore at Christmas.

A MAN who reported being “serially molested” by a brother in the Diocese of Cloyne will consider legal action if the Church fails to pay him €30,000 in medical expenses and apologise for the mishandling of his case within two weeks.