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The Journal
a day ago
- The Journal
No further investigation into Bishop Eamonn Casey following garda review
GARDAÍ WILL NOT be taking any further investigative actions following a review of the original file on Bishop Eamonn Casey. The review was conducted by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB) at the request of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris in the wake of the documentary 'Bishop Casey's Secrets' last year, in which Casey was described as a sexual predator. The programme examined the Catholic Church's handling of abuse allegations made against Casey, who died in 2017 aged 87. Multiple allegations of child sex abuse were made against Casey. The programme included an interview with his niece, Patricia Donovan, who claimed he first raped her at the age of five and that the sexual abuse continued for years. Advertisement Casey denied allegations of child sexual abuse made against him during his life, and though complaints were reported to An Garda Síochana, he was never charged with any sexual crimes. A garda spokesperson today confirmed that the following the GNSB review of the original investigation file on Casey, 'no further investigative actions have been identified'. It comes after the remains of the disgraced Bishop were removed from the Cathedral crypt in Galway and were entrusted to the care of his family. The Galway Diocesan Office yesterday said that they would like to thank people for their understanding and patience while the process to decide what action should be carried out was underway. 'Significant consensus emerged around the unique role of a Cathedral as a place of unity rather than division, healing rather than hurt and peace rather than disquiet,' the office said. The documentary on Casey also revealed how a six-figure settlement was paid by the Catholic Church to one complainant after Casey's deatg, and that the Vatican had banned Casey from public ministry in 2007 following 'allegations'. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
RTÉ News
a day ago
- RTÉ News
No further investigation into Bishop Eamonn Casey
A review by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau into the original investigation file on Bishop Eamonn Casey has been completed and no further investigative actions have been identified. The confirmation comes following an announcement by the Galway Diocese that the remains of the late bishop have been removed from the crypt of Galway Cathedral. Following the broadcast of the documentary 'Bishop Casey's Secrets' last year, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris requested that the Garda National Protective Services Bureau examine the original investigation file into Bishop Eamonn Casey. Gardaí have confirmed that the review has been completed and no further investigative actions have been identified. Residential Institutions Survivors Network spokesperson William Gorry said the news of Bishop Casey's removal from the crypt brought memories back for abuse survivors of their treatment by the Catholic Church. Mr Gorry said he had been fielding calls from other survivors who he said found it "sick" to see "privacy and quiet" surrounding the removal of Bishop Casey's remains. The former Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin acknowledged that today would be difficult in respect of the family and those who have suffered. He noted that the Bishop of Galway promised to investigate the matter and it was obvious that a lot of consultation was done. He added that the statement issued by the Galway Diocese was "thoughtful and sensible".
