Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----to prioritise first and foremost the safety of children. We know there have been cases of children who have been in totally inappropriate situations linked to Scouting Ireland in the past. Scouting Ireland is a very positive organisation and we want it to work, but we also need to ensure that Tusla brings its experience to bear on the necessary restructuring and procedures that need to be in place to give parents the reassurance they need.

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