Scouting Ireland denies it provided special counselling for child abuser David Barry

Dave Barry: Jailed for seven years with the last two years suspended after he admitted indecent sexual assault charges. Picture: Ger Bonus

Scouting Ireland has refuted suggestions made in court that it organised or provided special counselling for former scout leader and convicted child abuser Dave Barry.

The organisation said the first time it became aware that Barry may have accessed such services was through media reports of his sentencing on June 24 for indecent or sexual assaults on children.