Former Garda detective calls for full inquiry into diocese

A FORMER Garda detective has described Bishop of Raphoe Philip Boyce’s claims that the diocese has no allegation on file about convicted paedophile priest Eugene Greene as “pathetic”.

Now retired, Martin Ridge investigated Greene and was one of the key players in bringing the priest to justice in 2000. Greene was jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to 41 charges of abuse against 26 boys between 1965 and 1982. He had originally faced 100 charges.

Speaking on Highland Radio yesterday, Bishop Boyce said there was no allegations against Greene on file.