IRELAND
RTE News
A parish priest in the border diocese of Kilmore has voluntarily stepped aside while an allegation that he sexually abused a child is investigated.
Announcing the move on the diocesan website, Bishop Leo O’Reilly said the civil authorities had been informed of the complaint, which relates to events alleged to have taken place a considerable time ago.
He said the priest’s decision was in accordance with diocesan child safeguarding procedures.
Saturday evening mass-goers in the affected parish were first to learn of the developments when other clergy read a statement from Dr O’Reilly from the altar.
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