Madam, - As a Catholic priest I think it is important that I read a statement from the Dublin Archdiocesan authorities as to why exactly you have decided not to accept any responsibility for the actions of Fr. Reynolds in abusing young girls.
Is it really, as suggested by commentators, a legal ploy to minimise the amount of compensation paid? Please tell me it isn't, and that you have very good and coherent reasons for your stance. - Yours, etc.
TONY FLANNERY, Esker, Athenry.