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CLONFERT BISHOP APOLOGISES AS REPORT REVEALS 9 ALLEGATIONS AGAINST 4 PRIESTS
Date Published: 05-Sep-2012
The Bishop of Clonfert has apologised for his personal involvement in dealing with the actions of two priests who sexually abused in the diocese in the past.
Bishop John Kirby moved the priests to different parishes after allegations were made in the early 90s.
A report on the diocese of Clonfert published today reveals a total of 9 allegations were made against four priests within the dioceses between 1975 and 2011.
The 1990 allegation against ‘Priest A’ was reported in three days to the Western Health Board, but not reported by them to the Gardaí until a year later.
The 1993 allegation against priest B was not reported at that time, but a further allegation against the priest in 1995 was reported in four days and included the 1993 allegation.
A report on the diocese of Clonfert states that before the publication of the Child Sexual Abuse: Framework for a church response document in 1996, Bishop Kirby did not have any national safeguarding guidance or training in the management of cases of alleged child sexual abuse.
A total of 9 allegations were made against four priests who worked in the diocese of Clonfert between 1975 and 2011.
3 allegations were made against priest A, 2 allegations made against priest B, and 1 allegation was made against priest C.
Three allegations were made against a fourth priest who was a member of a religious order who provided 3 weeks of holiday cover in 1981.
In addition to these four cases, the fieldwork team was made aware of three other priests against who allegations or complaints of child sexual abuse had been made in the past in relation to their postings outside the parish of Clonfert.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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