The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has been told by its moderator Rev Richard Murray that it is living through an ecclesiastical earthquake. [ Presbyterian Church began safeguarding inquiry following recent sex abuse convictionOpens in new window ]As a result there was an absence of comment about the victims, apart from the moderator’s opening remarks. The team will include the new post of operations director, as well as a new clerk of the general assembly and the current deputy clerk. One of the main contributions on the day was made by media-savvy former moderator Rev Norman Hamilton. Those with relevant information should contact the police at PCIenquiry@psni.police.uk, or the PCI safeguarding team at safeguarding@presbyteroianireland.org.

Source: The Irish Times February 22, 2026 14:17 UTC