In defiance of the Tanaiste, a parish priest vows to continue ahead with confirmations and communions. Fr Michael Toomey, administrator of the parishes of Ardfinnan, Ballybacon and Grange, and Newcastle/Fourmilewater in the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore spoke to Pat this morning about his decision.

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