An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha hired management consultants Sia Partners to audit Irish dancing competition rules and disciplinary processes
It sought the external review after allegations of “feis-fixing” emerged following the leaking of text messages between Irish dancing teachers and adjudicators appearing to show them trying to secure higher scores for their students competing in the 2019 All Ireland Championships.The text messages showed teachers sharing details of the competition age group and competition numbers for their students and asking the judges to look favourably on them.
The controversy has led to disciplinary hearings being taken against 44 teachers and adjudicators following an investigation by retired appeals court judge, Mr Justice Michael Peart.The commission introduced changes aimed at ensuring fair competition at last month’s All Ireland Championships, including preventing judges from bringing mobile phones to the adjudicating tables and official adjudication documents being delivered in sealed envelopes.
“CLRG remains fully committed to deliver effective transformation and real change to the organisation.” Sia Partners said the review would be “thorough, holistic and independent” and give CLRG registrants “an opportunity to share their voice and experience of the organisation.” One of the 44 individuals facing disciplinary hearings, Amanda Hennigan, a CLRG dance teacher who runs a school in the UK,
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