GAA coach challenges finding that he is a risk to children

A GAA coach has launched a High Court challenge aimed at quashing a finding by the Child and Family Agency that he represents a risk to children.
GAA coach challenges finding that he is a risk to children

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons is challenging the finding made two years ago after an investigation into an allegation he sexually abused a girl when she was aged between six and 16 years old.

Through his lawyers, the man yesterday gave an undertaking to the High Court to cease coaching until after the proceedings. The move came after Mr Justice Richard Humphreys remarked that it was “a bit odd” the man remained coaching youngsters after the agency finding in 2013.

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