Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 4 December 2019

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs

Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion

Mr. GearĂ³id Begley:

Yes. That is the aim of what we do and that is the process we have in place. We have looked at how those processes are carried out and we ensure that each case is treated individually, that the facts of each case are carefully considered, and that appropriate steps are taken that may comprise reporting to State agencies or suspending a person without prejudice. In some circumstances, neither of these actions may be taken. Recording the rationale for not taking action can be just as important as recording the rationale for taking action.