Gardaí to probe mishandling of abuse complaints

The Garda Commissioner has revealed tonight that officers are examining a sickening report which found paedophile priests were shielded by peers and officials to protect the Catholic Church.

Gardaí to probe mishandling of abuse complaints

The Garda Commissioner has revealed tonight that officers are examining a sickening report which found paedophile priests were shielded by peers and officials to protect the Catholic Church.

Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy said one of the country’s top detectives will scrutinise the mishandling of complaints and investigations by both Church and State authorities, including gardaí.

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