Calls for Cardinal Brady to explain his role in Brendan Smyth investigation

 

One in Four is calling for an explanation from Cardinal Sean Brady in relation to his role in the Brendan Smyth affair.

It follows allegations in a BBC documentary last night that a team of clerics, including Cardinal Brady, which was investigating reports of abuse against Fr Smyth in 1975 were informed of other victims, but the information wasn't passed on.

One in Four says that while on paper the Church now has good child protection practices, this documentary casts a shadow on the credibility of Cardinal Brady as a leader of the new policy.

Executive Director of the group Maeve Lewis says the programme highlights how important it is that legislation is in place to keep children safe.