Disciplinary hearings begin into allegations of competition fixing in Irish dancing

Independent external panels are examining complaints against over 40 individuals that they were allegedly involved in attempts to fix higher marks for students in dance competitions. File photo: RollingNews.ie

Disciplinary hearings to consider allegations of competition fixing in Irish dancing have begun.

Irish Dancing’s governing body An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (CLRG) has confirmed that the hearings are underway with retired High Court judge, Mr Justice Bernard Barton, presiding over the process. It is understood the first hearings took place last week.