President 'dismayed' by Church cover-up of abuse

President Mary McAleese has said she is dismayed at the cover-up of clerical abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese, as revealed in today's Murphy report.

“This failure to prioritise the protection and welfare of children has left a legacy of great hurt for those abused and their families and our first thoughts are with them on this very difficult day,” said Ms McAleese.