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Head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to Resign over People Placed in Harm Due to Safeguarding Failures
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns after review found serious safeguarding failures from 2009 to 2022 harmed multiple people, with ongoing support offered to those affected.
- The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Trevor Gribben, decided to step aside as Moderator of the General Assembly after an internal review found people had been harmed and others placed at risk.
- An internal investigation and report found "serious and significant failings" in safeguarding between 2009 and 2022, with Gribben acknowledging some occurred during his tenure.
- The review detailed specific failings, including routine breaches of the taking care guidance, major record-keeping gaps, missed referrals to statutory authorities, and inadequate monitoring of offenders returning to worship.
- The church said, `We apologise unreservedly for this`, and all statutory authorities, including the police, are involved while support is offered to those affected.
- Given the denomination's size, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland with around 180,000 members in more than 500 congregations, leaders said it is the first time a sitting moderator has stepped aside and pledged better safeguarding arrangements.
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Head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to resign over people placed in harm due to safeguarding failures
'There have been serious and significant failings in the central safeguarding functions of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland from the period 2009 to 2022'
·Belfast, United Kingdom
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Moderator of Presbyterian Church resigning over ‘serious’ safeguarding issues as he says: ‘We’re aware people have been harmed’
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland is resigning from his position and is leaving the church following “serious and significant failings” around safeguarding issues.
·Ireland
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