Sport Ireland await key adult safeguarding report 

A review comes after recent allegatoions of misconduct.

The forthcoming report is expected to contribute to ongoing policy development in this area, as attention grows on strengthening safeguarding frameworks for adult athletes.

Sport Ireland will receive a draft report in the coming weeks on safeguarding in adult sport, amid increased focus on athlete welfare following a series of allegations in recent years.

The review arises in part from allegations of misconduct in women’s football disclosed in 2024, highlighted in a joint investigation by the Sunday Independent and RTÉ Investigates. That process led to three coaches being stood down by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), which also notified An Garda Síochána and Tusla. The former coaches deny any wrongdoing.