The new Administrator of the Diocese of Killaloe says it could be some time before a new Bishop is appointed.
Fr Des Hillery the nephew of former President Paddy Hillery has taken up the day to day running of the organiation in the interim.
His appointment follows the installation of Archbishop of Cashel and Emily Dr Kieran O' Reilly on Sunday.
Fr Hillery says he'll stay clear of speculation that he could be the person to step into Dr O'Reilly's former job.