Health Minister hints at priest sex abuse inquiry

The Government looks set to order an official inquiry into child sex abuse allegations against the late Father Sean Fortune.

Health Minister hints at priest sex abuse inquiry
Thu, 04 Apr, 2002 - 20:39

The Government looks set to order an official inquiry into child sex abuse allegations against the late Father Sean Fortune.

Earlier this week, Bishop of Ferns Dr Brendan Comiskey resigned after strong criticism of the way he handled the affair.

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