Lack of clarity around Presbyterian Church safeguarding failures, says Lyons

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons said he hoped more information could be provided (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

There has been a “lack of clarity” around serious failures in safeguarding in the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, a Stormont minister has said.

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, a member of the Church, said he was shocked at the announcement that moderator Rev Trevor Gribben was to stand down after stating people have been harmed and others placed at risk because of the failings.