Garda appeal on abuse relating to Presbyterian Church in Ireland

An Garda Síochána says it has not received any direct complaints to date.

An Garda Síochána is inviteing anyone resident in this jurisdiction who believes they were a victim of a criminal act relating to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to contact either their local Garda station or the Garda National Protective Services Bureau.

A spokesperson for the force assured that any contact will be handled with "sensitivity and empathy."

For the purpose of reporting to An Garda Síochána, the following options are available:

1. By emailing GNPSB_SCMU@garda.ie

2. By phoning the Sexual Crime Management Unit on (01) 666 3430 or (01) 666 3435

3. By phoning the Garda Child Sexual Abuse Reporting Line on 1800 555 222. This is a confidential and free service available 24/7

4. Calling to your local Garda Station

An Garda Síochána say they will deal with any matters reported by complainants in a "sensitive manner" and will, where possible, progress matters through investigation.

"An Garda Síochána will endeavour to effectively deal with all contacts, however there may be limitations as to the action that could be taken in some cases due to matters such as the unavailability of evidence over time or suspects and/or witnesses being deceased."

An Garda Síochána has been liaising with the PSNI on this matter since late 2025.

An Garda Síochána says it has "not received any direct complaints" to date.