Email to The Frontline - RTE 1 - 10:30PM Monday 7 December, 2009 (Re: The Murphy Report) Dear Mr Kenny, You clearly did not read the report. Bishop Murray did not fail to act on allegations of child abuse contrary to your claim at the beginning of this programme. Nor does the report itself make this claim. Concerns were expressed by two parishioners to Bishop Murray about a priest being "too close to the altar boys". But no specific allegations of abuse were made and, furthermore, Bishop Murray did act on these concerns. The opinion of the Murphy Report, however, was that Bishop Murray's actions were inadequate. Whether or not Bishop Murray should resign is a legitimate question. But the answer to that question ought to be based on the facts. It is not at all helpful if these facts are distorted. Donal O'Sullivan-Latchford Family and Media Association ENDS Phone: 086 330 9724 Email: info@fma.ie
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