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Taoiseach welcomes successor to Primate of All-Ireland

The Taoiseach says the appointment of a successor to Cardinal Seán Brady with someone who ...
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14.03 18 Jan 2013


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Taoiseach welcomes successor to Primate of All-Ireland

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14.03 18 Jan 2013


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The Taoiseach says the appointment of a successor to Cardinal Seán Brady with someone who has a child protection background is "very welcome".

Monsignor Eamon Martin is to take on the role of Coadjutor Bishop of Armagh meaning he will take over eventually from Cardinal Brady.

In 2010 Cardinal Brady asked Pope Benedict XVI to appoint an assistant to help him carry out his duties.

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Enda Kenny will meet with Cardinal Brady and a number of bishops this afternoon where the plans to introduce abortion legislation is expected to dominate.

The Bishop Emeritus of Derry Séamus Hegarty has also welcomed the news.

"Monsignor Martin has given generous priestly service over 25 years in the Diocese of Derry" he said.

"Of particular note has been his dedicated work in the field of education, both as a teacher and as President of Saint Columb’s College, Derry".

The Taoiseach meanwhile is denying relations with the Catholic Church are poor following his stinging speech after the publication of the Cloyne Report.


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