Church left in damaged position by Cloyne scandal: Walsh

The Catholic Church has been left in a damaged position on Christmas Eve by the Cloyne child protection scandal, Bishop Willie Walsh has admitted.

Church left in damaged position by Cloyne scandal: Walsh
Wed, 24 Dec, 2008 - 14:31

The Catholic Church has been left in a damaged position on Christmas Eve by the Cloyne child protection scandal, Bishop Willie Walsh has admitted.

He was speaking as the fallout over the failure to adequately deal with child sex abuse claims in Cloyne continued today.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

WhatsApp logo

Irish Examiner’s WhatsApp channel

More in this section

Graham Linehan court case Graham Linehan says he may never come back to Britain after arrest
Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role' Weight-loss drugmaker says Irish plants will 'continue to play significant role'
Strike action by school secretaries and caretakers suspended for fresh WRC talks Strike action by school secretaries and caretakers suspended for fresh WRC talks
CourtsHeathrowPlace: CobhPerson: WalshPerson: Bishop Willie WalshPerson: BishopPerson: Willie WalshPerson: Bishop of KillaloePerson: Bishop of CloynePerson: John MageePerson: Minister for Foreign AffairsPerson: Micheál MartinPerson: CloynePerson: Director of CommunicationPerson: Fr Jim KilleenPerson: Bishop MageePerson: FrPerson: KilleenEvent: Cloyne scandalEvent: Christmas EveEvent: Cloyne child protection scandalEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: Catholic ChurchOrganisation: RTÉ RadioOrganisation: Diocese of CloyneOrganisation: HSEOrganisation: Church’s National Board for Safeguarding ChildrenOrganisation: NBSC
<p>Crowds of pro-Palestine protesters march through Belfast city centre on Saturday (Grainne Ni Aodha/PA)</p>

Thousands attend pro-Palestine rallies across the country

READ NOW

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited