Pastor: Outreach group will clear its name

A pastor of an evangelical addiction programme has said his group will clear its name after former clients highlighted numerous concerns with its unregulated centres.

Martin Lynch runs the Victory Outreach group in Cork and is a director of the national organisation. He said its staff were properly trained and gave appropriate treatment to those seeking help.

He said he would not reveal details on specific qualifications of those who provide services but said the charity engaged registered counsellors and psychologists.