Who’ll compensate Louise?

I’m amazed at the Department of Education’s assertion that it has no responsibility in the Louise O’Keeffe case.

I’m more amazed that our senior courts upheld that assertion (now overturned by the European Court of Human Rights). Responsibility cannot be devolved. Duties and tasks, yes, but responsibility, no.

If compensation is to be paid, will the Church authorities be asked to cough up, or are they to walk free, again?