Ferns Inquiry to examine call to victim

AN inquiry set up to investigate clerical sexual abuse in a Wexford diocese is to examine an approach made to a victim by a representative of the Bishop’s office on Tuesday.

One of the support groups which played a central role in the setting up of the non-statutory inquiry says the approach was totally contrary to the spirit of the probe.

Abuse victim, Colm O’Gorman, of OneinFour says it may now be time re-examine the non-statutory nature of Ferns Inquiry, given the approach at this early stage by the very diocese at the centre of the probe. A spokesman for the Bishop said the phone call was made in good faith.