Priest steps aside while abuse claim is investigated

A Catholic priest has stepped aside while an allegation of sexual abuse is investigated.

Bishop Leo O’Reilly, of the border diocese of Kilmore, said gardaí are aware of the complaint against the parish priest, which is said to date back a number of years.

In a statement, he said all matters relating to child safeguarding, the safety and welfare of children, are an over-riding concern in the diocese.