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Disgraced Bishop Kirby made out of court settlements to two sexual abuse victims in the 1990s

Catholic leader, who believed pedophilia was a “friendship that crossed a boundary line”, paid out

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CATHY HAYES,
IrishCentral Staff Writer
Published Friday, September 7, 2012, 1:10 PM
Updated Friday, September 7, 2012, 1:14 PM

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Bishop of Clonfert, Dr John Kirby
Bishop of Clonfert, Dr John Kirby
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Ireland’s Minister for Justice Alan Shatter said the reports highlighted “indefensible child protection failures”. He added that the cases highlighted by the report now being investigated by the Garda Sexual Crime Management Unit.

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eiriamach | Sep 07, 2012, 05:22 PM EDT
In this article and on other news sites, this bishop has the title "Dr John Kirby." But I cannot find any mention of his academic studies beyond Maynooth. In what field does he hold a doctoral degree? I surely isn't biology, psychology, or ethics!

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