Dublin clerical child abuse report referred to High Court

THE publication of a shocking report into clerical child abuse in the Archdiocese of Dublin is facing further delays after the report was again referred to the High Court.

Justice Minister Dermot Ahern on the advice of the Attorney General, Paul Gallagher, has sought further clarification about how much of the lengthy report can be published amid fears it could jeopardise a possible criminal prosecution that might arise from an ongoing Garda investigation.

Mr Justice Paul Gilligan yesterday adjourned the case until October 29 following a 30-minute hearing behind closed doors.