Garda appeal over Presbyterian Church abuse investigation (opens original article in a new tab)

Gardaí are urging potential victims of abuse linked to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to contact authorities, as a criminal investigation into allegations is ongoing.

• Gardaí are appealing for victims of abuse related to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to come forward
• The PSNI launched a criminal investigation into abuse allegations in November 2025
• An Garda Síochána has not received any abuse complaints about the Presbyterian Church to date
• The church's moderator resigned after an internal report found safeguarding failings between 2009 and 2022