‘WE MUST REFORM’

THE Archbishop of Dublin, Diarmuid Martin, has called for “radical reform” within the Church and once again urged bishops to take responsibility for their actions following the resignation yesterday of the Bishop of Limerick, Donal Murray.

Dr Martin’s comments came as abuse victims last night applauded Bishop Murray’s long-awaited and “overdue” decision to step down but warned Garda action must be taken against those found to have mishandled abuse complaints.

There was also widespread speculation last night that four other auxiliary bishops criticised in the Judge Yvonne Murphy report – Bishops Moriarty, Drennan, Field and Walsh – will resign shortly.