Scouting Ireland leadership faces no-confidence motion at AGM

According to the wording of the motion, confidence has been damaged in Scouting Ireland’s board of directors because of the “exceptionally poor manner" in which disciplinary issues were handled and communicated with volunteers.

Senior members of Scouting Ireland are facing a motion of no confidence at Saturday's annual general meeting (AGM) amid tensions between volunteers and professional members of staff.

According to the wording of the motion, confidence has been damaged in Scouting Ireland’s board of directors because of the “exceptionally poor manner" in which disciplinary issues were handled and communicated with volunteers.