The governing body of An Coimisiún na Rincí Gaelacha has said complaints regarding the organisation have "moved into a disciplinary phase".
Earlier this month the organisation, which is one of the major Irish dancing bodies, said it had received allegations of "grievous breaches" of its code of conduct and it is understood they relate to allegations of competition fixing.
In a statement on its website, the body said it held a meeting of 114 members including 80 on video link.
It said the allegations had a devastating impact on the integrity of its competitions and a negative impact on the mental and emotional well being of individual dancers and it said it owed it to all competitors, families and teachers to restore that integrity.
The statement goes on to say that an Coimisiún will ensure that the disciplinary process is robust so that those found to have engaged in misconduct are subject to the full impact of that process and that former Court of Appeal Judge Michael Peart will screen the investigation of official complaints.
It also asked members to "exercise caution" when speaking to media and said its membership will be advised of outcomes following the conclusion of individual cases.
It said that while the initial complaint has moved on to the disciplinary phase, CLRG is also in the process of examining how it can better address the concerns of registered teachers and their dancers; and evolve into a more robust and responsive organisation.
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