Former Cork scout leader David Barry sent for trial charged with sexually assaulting boys

The well-known retired Cork businessman faces 27 sexual offence charges against nine boy scouts.

72-year-old David Barry, of Firgrove Gardens, Bishopstown, Cork, was charged last month by Detective Garda Gary Duggan and brought before Cork District Court. File photo: Ger Bonus

A book of evidence was served on David Barry – a well-known retired Cork businessman on 26 historical counts of sexually assaulting boy scouts.

A 27th charge relates to an alleged attempted sexual assault.