Only one priest convicted of child sexual abuse in Kerry

A total of 67 allegations of child sexual abuse against 21 Kerry diocesan priests have been made since 1975, but only one priest has been convicted, according to the Review of Safeguarding Practice in the diocese.

Of the eight living priests against whom allegations have been made, four have been laicised; one dismissed; one retired; one is out of ministry and one is still in ministry, having been cleared following an investigation.

The diocese has so far paid around €800,000 in compensation to victims.