Deacon Stephen,  Fr Donovan did not call for a stop to ALL male diaconate training - only in his own diocese.  As I understand this (from an earlier version of this story I read whilst recently in Ireland), his bishop - AB Cashel - announced the introduction of the permanent diaconate into his diocese.  Fr Donovan's objection was "Not now, just wait a bit until the papal Commission on women deacons has reported back".  He is not asking for the male diaconate to be stopped completely, just suspended for a short period.  There should therefore be no injustice to any men who have a diaconal vocation - just a slightly longer period of discernment and preparation before formal training begins.