Scouting bodies protected each other and their reputations while facilitating sex abuse

Darkest hour for the scouting movement as scale of child abuse scandal laid bare

Scandal unfolded in February 2018 when details of review into group’s handling of rape allegation were published

Scouting Ireland published final report on Thursday into historical child sex abuse

Start of the controversy over safeguarding standards dates back more than two years

Scouting Ireland makes an ‘organisational apology’ to survivors of child sex abuse

Child protection expert Ian Elliott’s awaited report into past child sex abuse completed

Minister wants to establish if organisation ‘comprehensively’ implemented changes

Recent revelations from victims ‘grim and shocking’, Oireachtas committee told

Mental trauma of confronting childhood abuse had devastating effect on victim’s life

Minister for Children to meet organisation’s officials in March over reform progress

Number of alleged abusers identified by Scouting Ireland increases to nearly 250

Months after the child sexual abuse scandal, Scouting Ireland is grappling with the fallout

Youth organisation alleges ‘agenda’ behind agency’s criticism of it in email to officials

State agency not challenged by ‘gullible politicians’ board member states

Gearóid Begley helped set up a multi-agency unit for dealing with sex offenders

Overnight trip to a hostel for Rathgar scout troop cancelled at ‘last minute’ on Friday

Zappone says Scouting Ireland must implement Tusla’s ‘urgent’ recommendations

The organisation must act, given Tusla's concerns about its safety practices

Organisation will meet with Tusla to address concerns over child protection standards

Ian Elliott defends standards in the youth organisation

Tusla says it has ‘serious concerns’ over ability of organisation to keep children safe

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone says she will not compromise on child safety

Suspicions from Scouting Ireland review that child abuse files ‘went missing’

Solicitor taking 30 cases against Scouting Ireland says victims paint graphic picture of abuse

Kids were abused on multiple occasions, says solicitor representing alleged victims

Number of past alleged abusers identified by Scouting Ireland increases to 237

As more allegations come to light, the organisation could face a fatal financial cost

Patron of the organisation comments on child sex abuse scandal

Katherine Zappone says future funding for organisation will depend on progress report

More than 300 victims of alleged child sexual abuse at the organisation have been identified

Minister expresses ‘grave concern’ as ongoing audit identifies over 200 alleged abusers

Force liaising with Tusla and review group after historical abuse allegations

Ian Elliott links male leader’s ties to ‘people in positions of power’ in letter to Minister

Child protection agency say abuse scandal would cause ‘upset and anxiety’ for victims

The organisation has been contacted by over a dozen victims since abuse revelations

Transparancy and accountability are vital within any organisation where children or young adults can be targeted by sexual predators

Review of the organisation identifies 71 alleged abusers and 108 cases so far

Audit reveals details of 71 alleged abusers ‘none of which are still working in organisation’

Chief executive John Lawlor: “no suitable applicants” responded to advertisement