Bishop took minimal action over clerical sex abuse claims

A Co Cork based Bishop took minimal action over a series of child sex abuse allegations against two of his priests, a damning report has found.

Bishop took minimal action over clerical sex abuse claims

A Co Cork based Bishop took minimal action over a series of child sex abuse allegations against two of his priests, a damning report has found.

The investigation by the church’s abuse watchdog also concluded that what little action was taken by Bishop of Cloyne John Magee was inappropriately delayed and responses were inadequate and dangerous.

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