Ireland
No prosecution for Dr Eamonn Casey
Tuesday, 29 August 2006 22:40
The former Bishop of Galway, Dr Eamonn Casey, is not to be prosecuted following an investigation by gardaí into allegations made against him by a woman.
The allegations of sexual abuse are believed to date back to the time when he was serving as a priest in Limerick.
In a statement, the Catholic Communications Office said the Director of Public Prosecutions had decided not to proceed with the case against Dr Casey.
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Eamonn Casey resigned in 1992 following the revelation that he had fathered a child whose mother was the US divorcee Annie Murphy.
Audio & Video
- News At One: Patsy McGarry of The Irish Times discusses the outcome of the investigation into allegations made by a Limerick-born woman against Dr Eamon Casey, ex Bishop of Galway
- Nine News: Edel McAllister reports on allegations made against the former Bishop of Galway
- Six One News: Edel McAllister reports on the news that the DPP is not to take a case against Dr Eamonn Casey, ex bishop of Galway, over allegations made by a Limerick-born woman against him
