Northern Ireland's Historical Abuse Inquiry has begun focusing on the activities of paedophile priest Brendan Smyth. The (HIA) inquiry is examining whether systemic failings allowed Smyth - a member of the Norbertine order - to perpetrate the abuse over more than four decades. Live updates from Belfast Telegraph reporter Deborah McAleese @DeborahMcAleese The inquiry is sitting at Banbridge Courthouse in Co Down. Today the inquiry is due to hear from Fr William Fitzgerald - a member of the Norbertine order....
↧
