One man is pushing the Church to move beyond apology

WHAT has emerged in recent weeks about the cover-up of sex abuse complaints in the Diocese of Cloyne has been nothing short of shameful.

It has sent victims into an emotional tailspin, finding themselves part relieved that their deplorable treatment at the hands of Bishop John Magee and the diocese has finally come to light and part horrified as they watch politicians and bishops outside Cloyne wriggle out of criticising that same bishop.

The saga also cast dark clouds over the head of Minister for Children Barry Andrews for saying he didn’t read the National Board for Safeguarding Children (NBSC) report, even though he had it on his desk last July. Mr Andrews refused to publish the report and instead passed the buck to the HSE.