Parents told to seek assurances that no overnight scouting trips take place without adequate numbers of trained supervisors
Image: Leah Farrell Image: Leah Farrell Updated 23 minutes ago MINISTER FOR CHILDREN Katherine Zappone has said this evening that parents should seek assurances that no overnight scouting trips take place without adequate numbers of trained supervisors. Earlier today, the minister told the Dáil that Tusla has written to Scouting Ireland, calling for an “urgent review” into the manner in which the organisation manages child protection concerns and disclosures.
The minister said the CEO of Scouting Ireland will be the main point of contact for Tusla regarding Children First policy, adding that the issue of the safeguarding and protection of children must be elevated to board level within Scouting Ireland.
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