Person: Pat Jackman

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Abuse victims anger over interview comments

CLERICAL sex abuse victims were angered by weekend claims that a diocese rocked by scandals has dealt with cases “expeditiously and well.”

Mon, 30 Jun, 2003

We got it wrong, says Bishop Walsh

SERIOUS mistakes were made and the Church got its own teachings wrong when dealing with allegations of clerical sexual abuse, Dr Eamonn Walsh has claimed.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2003

Birmingham Inquiry eagerly awaited

MORE than 100 victims of clerical sex abuse are expected to take part in a new inquiry into the Church's handling of complaints against clerical paedophiles in Co Wexford.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2002

Health Minister hints at priest sex abuse inquiry

The Government looks set to order an official inquiry into child sex abuse allegations against the late Father Sean Fortune.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2002

Church paedophile victims demand abuse inquiry

The Government came under growing pressure today to launch an immediate inquiry into a child sex abuse scandal within the Catholic Church as more victims of paedophile priests came forward.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2002