Updated: 29th August 2017
Investigation into issues arising from the actions of Fr Brendan Smyth commenced on Monday 22nd June 2015 and spanned 4 sitting days. The timetable of proceedings with links to the transcripts, witness statements and evidence are provided below for each sitting day.
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| Day | Date | Witness Statements & Evidence | Transcript |
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| 1 | Monday 22nd June 2015 |
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| 2 | Tuesday 23rd June 2015 |
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| 3 | Wednesday 24th June 2015 |
Father William Fitzgerald
Prelate Administrator, Holy Trinity Abbey Kilnacrott Father Donal Kilduff Chancellor & Diocesan Secretary to the Diocese of Kilmore Father John McKeever Armagh Regional Marriage Tribunal, Archdiocese of Armagh |
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| 4 | Thursday 25th June 2015 |
Cardinal Sean Brady
Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of Armagh Father Timothy Bartlett Episcopal Vicar for Education in Down & Connor Diocese |
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