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Presbyterian Church in Ireland leader resigns over safeguarding failures from 2009 to 2022, acknowledging risks and harm to individuals.
The head of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Moderator Rev Trevor Gribben, has resigned after an internal review found serious safeguarding failures between 2009 and 2022, including inadequate responses to abuse concerns, failure to refer cases to authorities, and poor monitoring of individuals returning to worship.
Church leaders acknowledged people were placed at risk, some were harmed, and gaps in record-keeping may have prevented full identification of victims.
Gribben accepted responsibility for shortcomings during his tenure as General Secretary, stepping down to uphold accountability.
The church apologized unreservedly, pledged to support affected individuals, and committed to strengthening safeguarding systems.
El líder de la Iglesia Presbiteriana en Irlanda dimite por las fallas de salvaguardia de 2009 a 2022, reconociendo los riesgos y los daños a las personas.