Dr. John Lawlor:

There has been some scoping of what a dramatically enhanced safeguarding capability within Scouting Ireland would look like and it is a quantum difference. Mr. Elliott has been helpful on its elements. It will require an experienced safeguarding manager with a track record in the sector and suitable qualifications. It will require professional case officers with experience of safeguarding, investigation and support of victims. It will require significant additional administrative support. It will require the engagement of sessional officers to deal with cases - these would be external professionals we would engage on a case basis. I might ask Mr. Elliott to comment on that. It is a substantial commitment in terms of the salary expenditure that would be involved.