Victims reject Magee’s ‘empty’ apology

VICTIMS of clerical sex abuse have dismissed as “empty” and “insincere” expressions of shame and regret by the former bishop of Cloyne Dr John Magee for the abuse that took place under his watch.

One woman described Dr Magee’s offer to meet privately with victims and their families as nothing but showmanship. “I met with him privately a number of times and my advice to other victims is: ‘don’t bother’. Go to the gardaí instead.”

Victim support group One in Four said they were dismayed by Dr Magee’s statement yesterday.