Taoiseach concerned over ‘cult status’ of Scientology

The Taoiseach said there is a genuine concern around the Church of Scientology in this country and the fact that it may be a cult.

Leo Varadkar has also said the Government will “assist in any way” to facilitate Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland next year.

His comments on the Church of Scientology come after Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin called the religious congregation, which recently established a centre in Ireland, “a cult”.