Inter-diocesan committee ‘inadequate’

THE commission criticised the make-up of an inter-diocesan case management advisory committee set up in 2005 by the Diocese of Cloyne in conjunction with the Diocese of Limerick.

While it said it was “a good idea” to pool resources with a neighbouring diocese to provide an independent source of advice, the commission concluded that this committee was also not appropriately constituted.

“Both Monsignor [Denis] O’Callaghan and the Diocese of Limerick delegate were appointed to the committee and, indeed, the Diocese of Limerick delegate was the chairman.