Dublin clerical child abuse report published

The Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin was published yesterday by the Irish Department of Justice. The report gives a damning report verdict on the handling by Church and State of allegations of child abuse against Dublin clerics. Findings include that the church prioritised protection of its reputation above the protection of children and that the State, including the Garda (police) further failed to protect children by allowing the church to operate outside the law, reporting allegations back to church authorities, rather than initiating police investigation. Further detail and comment can be read online at BBC News.