President 'dismayed' by Church cover-up of abuse
President Mary McAleese has said she is dismayed at the cover-up of clerical abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese, as revealed in today's Murphy report.
“This failure to prioritise the protection and welfare of children has left a legacy of great hurt for those abused and their families and our first thoughts are with them on this very difficult day,” said Ms McAleese.
“It goes without saying that a key priority now is to ensure that every assistance and support is provided to them.”
The President said the report was also a reminder that child abuse is and always has been a criminal offence, and that should never be forgotten.
“The appropriate authorities, therefore, are the Garda Siochána and the courts, and no one, but no one, is above the law of the land,” she added.
