Church of Ireland commends Patrick O'Brien's abuse victims for coming forward

Latest: The Church of Ireland has said it commends the courage of abuser Patrick O'Brien's victims in coming forward.

Update 5.40pm: The Church of Ireland has said it commends the courage of abuser Patrick O'Brien's victims in coming forward.

In a statement issued this evening it said St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, and the wider Church of Ireland community have been deeply dismayed at the nature and extent of the offences which have been brought to light in this case.