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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Yes, perhaps once more.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Is it a case of Mr. Elliott and his independent work for Scouting Ireland? For legal clarity, was Mr. Elliott an employee of Scouting Ireland?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Absolutely. Dr. Lawlor will appreciate that I did not ask that question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: He was a contractor.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: That is fine. I appreciate Dr. Lawlor's response. Mr. Tennant said that all reports since 2017 have been published. That begs the question of the Lorna Lynch report, which has not been published. I know Mr. Tennant parsed his words and said the report was provided to the Minister. As we well know, all matters sent to the Minister are subject to freedom of information requests but the...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I appreciate Mr. Tennant's response.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Mr. Tennant will understand the reason I asked the question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I appreciate Mr. Tennant's response.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Mr. Tennant has a number of outstanding questions to answer from the Deputy's first round.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Which "Prime Time" programme is the Deputy referring to? Is it the recent one?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: The information can be provided through the secretariat. I thank Deputy Mitchell. I have a few questions. Deputy Neville may come in then. Mr. Tennant's opening statement included several remarks about published reports. I have already dealt with the clarity I sought on that. That was appreciated. I understand the volume of work required. I have spoken to enough of the delegates,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: There are two separate questions. I was coming to the issue of contingent liability.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: What is the breakdown for medical and associated costs, including in respect of first aid, paramedics, the initial response if somebody breaks a leg, which I am sure happens, counselling and related services?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Of course.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Does that cover part of the medical aspect?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: What about counselling?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: It would be appreciated if it could be provided through the clerk. I do not want to know how much Mr. Elliott is being paid. Perhaps Dr. Lawlor will outline the position on the two roles. Is there a separate fund? Will it be reported on for Scouting Ireland's membership?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I assume Mr. Elliott is not the only consultant used.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: I do not want to dwell on the public perception, or otherwise, of independence because I believe it is a matter for the beholder. The view of Deputy Sherlock is somewhat different from mine. My observation is that Mr. Elliott was an interim safeguarding manager of the organisation while simultaneously carrying out the historic review. In my mind, he was an employee. Therefore, he is not...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs: Governance Issues in Scouting Ireland: Discussion (4 Dec 2019)
Alan Farrell: Has anybody been suspended without prejudice?