Irish scouts treated for heat at Korean jamboree A small number of scouts from Ireland were among at least 600 people treated for heat-related issues during a global jamboree, which is under way … World • 04 Aug
Scouting Ireland members expelled over misconduct The Board of Scouting Ireland has written to its members informing them of the expulsion of a number of individuals from the association. Ireland • 09 Feb 21
Specialist gardaí investigate Scouting Ireland abuse Investigations are being carried out by specialist trained garda officers in relation to sexual abuse in Scouting Ireland, the force has confirmed. Ireland • 23 Jun 20
Man on assault charge after Scouting Ireland complaint A 74-year-old man has been before the district court in Cork, charged with indecently assaulting a boy in the mid-1980s. The charge was brought arising … News • 22 May 20
Scouting report finds cover-up and culture of secrecy Scouting Ireland's commissioned report on past cases of sexual abuse, while strong in its recommendations, confines its detail to a very small number of actual … Ireland • 14 May 20
Elliot Report recommendations to Scouting Ireland Scouting Ireland has said it accepts and will implement the recommendations outlined by Ian Elliot in his report. Ireland • 14 May 20
Report finds failure to report Scouting Ireland abuse A report into past cases of sexual abuse in Scouting Ireland has found there was a cover-up and a failure to report abuse. Ireland • 14 May 20
Scouting Ireland acknowledges 'grim and shocking' past Scouting Ireland has issued a fresh apology to survivors of abuse at the hands of adult volunteers in the past. Ireland • 04 Dec 19
Inquiry urged into handling of scouting abuse claims There are calls for a public inquiry into the handling of sex abuse allegations in the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland and the Scouting Association … Ireland • 19 Nov 19
Tusla: Scouting Ireland letter not 'knee-jerk reaction' The State's child protection agency Tusla has said a letter that it sent to Scouting Ireland last month strongly criticising the youth organisation's child safety … Ireland • 13 Mar 19
Tusla, Scouting Ireland invited to Oireachtas Committee Senior representatives from both the child protection agency Tusla and Scouting Ireland have been invited to go before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children this … Politics • 01 Mar 19
Overnight scout camp to go ahead despite Tusla advice Scouting leaders in the midlands have said that an overnight camp for 400 children scheduled for this weekend will go ahead as planned, despite Tusla … Ireland • 28 Feb 19
Scouting Ireland seeks 'urgent engagement' with Tusla Scouting Ireland says Tusla has never before raised at meetings what it calls the "most serious allegation" that "the actions of key (Scouting Ireland) personnel … Ireland • 27 Feb 19
4 senior scouts acted 'inappropriately' over allegation A report carried out on behalf of Scouting Ireland to review the handling of a sexual assault allegation made by an adult member of the … Ireland • 27 Feb 19
Scouting Ireland contacted by 317 alleged victims Scouting Ireland has identified 317 alleged victims and 212 alleged perpetrators of sexual abuse following a review of historical files and the opening of a … Ireland • 11 Dec 18
Scouting Ireland receives 80 calls to abuse helpline Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone has said 80 people identifying as victims of abuse have phoned the confidential helpline set up by … Ireland • 29 Nov 18
Authorities 'flooded' with inquiries after scout review The Minister for Children has said that both her own office and Scouting Ireland are being "flooded" with inquiries from adults who were abused as … Ireland • 23 Nov 18
Dozens of abuse allegations cited in scouting review A full review of historical cases of allegations of abuse in Scouting Ireland has found evidence of 71 alleged abusers and 108 victims between the … Ireland • 21 Nov 18
Scouting Ireland appoints new directors to board Scouting Ireland has appointed ten new directors to its board, the organisation announced after an EGM this evening. Ireland • 06 Oct 18
Chief Scout McCann says he will not chair EGM Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland Christy McCann has said he will not chair the upcoming extraordinary general meeting as it is "not the best solution" … Scouting Ireland • 28 Sep 18
State funding of Scouting Ireland suspended over board All funding to Scouting Ireland will be suspended for as long as the current board remains in place, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine … Scouting Ireland • 27 Sep 18
Man's smoking habit preventing him repaying stolen cash A man cannot repay Scouting Ireland the bulk of the €12,308 he stole from them because of a very heavy 60 per day smoking habit … News • 06 Jul 18
Funding to be restored to Scouting Ireland Minister for Children Katherine Zappone is to restore funding to Scouting Ireland for three months after receiving commitments that recommendations of an independent review will … Ireland • 25 Jun 18
Scouting Ireland warning over funding withdrawal The honorary vice president of Scouting Ireland has said that staff will have to be placed on protective notice next month and the organisation is … Politics • 09 May 18
Van Turnhout to examine governance at Scouting Ireland Former senator, Jillian Van Turnhout has been appointed to examine the adequacy of governance arrangements at Scouting Ireland. News • 02 May 18
