NBSCCCI highlights the impact Data Protection Acts has had on National Board's ability to monitor safeguarding.

NBSCCCI annual report for 2018 shows Pope Francis’ visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of Families last August saw a spike in allegations of clerical abuse.

Concerns over the length of time the statutory authorities and the Vatican take to respond when an allegation against a priest is reported.

“One case stands out as being shocking. The NBSCCCI believes considerable work needs to be undertaken by the Order to acknowledge the serious damage caused.”

Sixth tranche of audits reviewed 18 religious congregations and found that support for complainants of abuse was inconsistent and not good enough.

Report shows 164 allegations notified to National Office between April 2013 and March 2014.

Teresa Devlin will take up her new role on 1 February.