Cork Scout leader David Barry had 'the perfect cover story' to hide sex abuse

'As an adult or scout leader these children were in his care and he breached every concept of care or trust possible. He preyed upon these children and abused them over a period of years,' the judge said

Former Scout leader Dave Barry was given a sentence of seven years with the last two years suspended. File photo

Retired Cork businessman and former scout leader David Barry operated under “the perfect cover story” of respectability as he sexually assaulted boy scouts at his home for years.

Barry is now starting a five-year prison term.