County Priest Stands down over Safeguarding Allegation

Galway Bay Fm
October 6, 2013

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Galway Bay fm newsroom - A parish priest in the Galway Diocese has stood down while he's investigated over a safeguarding allegation.

For legal reasons Galway Bay fm News can't reveal the identity of the priest, who's in a parish in the county area of the diocese.

The Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan went to the parish in question last evening and told parishioners of the decision during 7pm mass

In a prepared statement Bishop Drennan said 'your parish priest has stood aside from ministry while a safe guarding issue is being addressed.'

He added the matter being addressed is an historical one.