Overhaul of Cloyne diocese operations

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.

Archbishop Dermot Clifford, who has taken over the day-to-day running of the diocese from Bishop John Magee, has received a largely positive response from child abuse victims who accepted his invitation to meet him in recent weeks.

One victim said his attitude was “markedly different to that of his predecessor”, describing him as “more understanding and aware of the impact of child sex abuse”.