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Attempts made to discredit safeguarding consultant's Scouting Ireland investigation

Attempts were made within Scouting Ireland to "discredit" the work of Ian Elliott in a bid to deflect from a recommendation that senior volunteers be held accountable for their actions.

Attempts made to discredit safeguarding consultant's Scouting Ireland investigation

Thu, 14 May, 2020 - 17:30

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Chief Executive of the National Board for Safeguarding Children Ian Elliott. Picture: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland

Attempts were made within Scouting Ireland to "discredit" the work of Ian Elliott in a bid to deflect from a recommendation that senior volunteers be held accountable for their actions.

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