Sex attack case – Misplaced loyalty

OUR Catholic bishops have endured considerable criticism so it is entirely appropriate that when one does something commendable it should be recognised.

The Bishop of Kerry Bill Murphy is to be congratulated for dissociating himself from Fr Seán Sheehy, the priest who shook hands with a sex offender awaiting sentencing in court.

Fr Sheehy yesterday recognised the hurt he inflicted on the woman attacked by Danny Foley, and her friends and family, and withdrew from parish work.