Bethany Home issue not ignored

With reference to the recent article by Victoria White and subsequent editorial comment concerning the Bethany Home, it should be made clear that the Church of Ireland has not ignored the issues raised by former residents.

The death and neglect of children is always a cause for deep concern and for this reason Church of Ireland representatives have met with former residents and taken forward their concerns to the State.

Both the Archbishop of Dublin and the Church’s Child Protection Office have