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	Former Detective Seeking Apology over 'Forced' Resignation ABC August 11, 2006 http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200608/s1712303.htm A former Mildura detective, who says he was forced to resign because of investigations into a paedophile priest, says he is still hoping he will get an apology. The Member for Mildura, Russell Savage, used parliamentary grievances to step up pressure on police command to apologise to former Senior Detective Denis Ryan. Mr Ryan was the investigating officer into allegations of sodomy, sexual assault and gross indecency against Monsignor John Day in the 1960s and 70s but says he was harassed into resigning by senior police. The Catholic Church has since apologised to victims. Mr Ryan says even though his investigations were thwarted, he believes his actions did make a difference. "I'm positive of the benefits ... though it was my demise, but what it did do was save many, many young children from being molested further," he said. A spokeswoman says Victoria police have received correspondence from Mr Ryan and are still looking into the matter.
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