Internal divisions within Scouting Ireland and allegations of current child-protection shortcomings made by two board members have thrown the youth organisation into a fresh governance crisis.
Internal divisions within Scouting Ireland and allegations of current child-protection shortcomings made by two board members have thrown the youth organisation into a fresh governance crisis . The organisation is grappling with charges made by two directors and a separate dispute over a recent vetting “failure”, as well as a clash involving the former board of a Northern Ireland offshoot.
Scouting Ireland has spent the last four years trying to piece itself back together after major controversy threatened to destroy the organisation. Following reporting by The Irish Times into the flawed handling of a serious sexual assault allegation concerning two adult volunteers, the organisation’s State funding was temporarily suspended and its entire board stepped down in 201
Scouting Ireland Governance Crisis Child-Protection Youth Organisation
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fianna Fáil councillor's comments on Galway hotel fire referred to party's internal rules committeeFianna Fáil councillors' comments in the aftermath of a fire at a Galway hotel, believed to be started deliberately to house asylum seekers, have been referred to the party's internal rules committee. The councillor questioned the government's policy and expressed concerns for the safety and wellbeing of the community.
Read more »
The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year AwardsSome 12 sports and 15 women will be recognised at The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year Awards in The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin on Friday. This is the annual event that brings together the cream of Irish women’s sport.
Read more »
Eileen Gleeson appointed as new head coach of Ireland's women's national teamEileen Gleeson has been appointed as the new head coach of Ireland's women's national team. She led the team to six victories in the UEFA Women’s Nations League and will now lead them into the qualifying phase for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships.
Read more »
Eileen Gleeson's Coaching Journey to the Senior Ireland JobEileen Gleeson has coached some big stars on her way to the senior Ireland job, including Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan, and Louise Quinn. This article highlights some of the players she has worked with and their achievements.
Read more »
Ireland to Challenge UK's Legacy Act in European Court of Human RightsThe UK's Legacy Act is not compatible with international human rights legislation, and Ireland plans to challenge it in the European Court of Human Rights. This is seen as a last resort after the British government ignored concerns raised by Dublin and others.
Read more »