The Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Holy Ghost Fathers) has apologised for the release of a wrong telephone number for the Faoiseamh Helpline in its press statement issued on Wednesday following the jailing of one of its members for child sex abuse.
Father Gus Griffin was jailed for 7 1/2 years by Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for abusing boys in the 1970s and 1980s. The congregation urged those who wanted assistance to contact the independent Faoiseamh Helpline. Its correct number is Freephone 1800 331234. From Northern Ireland and Britain it is 0800 973272.