Files on priests in Murphy report sent to the DPP

SUSPECTED paedophile priests identified in the Murphy Commission’s report into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin may face charges.

Gardaí have submitted a number of files on clerical suspects to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who is considering whether or not to bring charges.

This Garda team — led by Assistant Commissioner Derek Byrne — is examining the Murphy Commission’s report into the Cloyne diocese with a view to gathering evidence against clerical abusers there.