Brady refuses to comment on Eamon Casey allegation

The Catholic Primate of Ireland has refused to comment on media reports about an allegation made against the former Bishop of Galway, Eamon Casey.

The Catholic Primate of Ireland has refused to comment on media reports about an allegation made against the former Bishop of Galway, Eamon Casey.

Reports this morning said Dr Casey had stood aside from his ministry in England and was planning to return to Ireland to contest the allegation.

The reports contained no detail about the allegation in question.

Asked about the matter this morning, the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, Dr Sean Brady, refused to be drawn on the reports, saying: "I don't know anything more."

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