Podcasts about scouting ireland

Anne Winterlich life changed forever in December 2015. Her beautiful daughter Aoife died after being swept out to sea during a trip with Scouting Ireland. Eight years on Anne settled her legal action against Scouting Ireland yesterday. Ciara spoke to Anne and started by asking her to take her back to that day in December 2015...

Anne Winterlich life changed forever in December 2015. Her beautiful daughter Aoife died after being swept out to sea during a trip with Scouting Ireland. Eight years on Anne settled her legal action against Scouting Ireland yesterday. Ciara spoke to Anne and started by asking her to take her back to that day in December 2015...

Our Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell explains the story.

Jerry spoke to Mark Noonan who’s development support officer for Munster with Scouting Ireland. There has been a fall off in membership since Covid.

Joe is joined by Mark Noonan, Development Support Officer for Scouting Ireland in Munster, as they discuss the scouts' search for new volunteers across Limerick city and county. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iolar Challenge 2022 was held at Ballyboughal Airfield and organised by the Air Activities team of Scouting Ireland. This year's event was attended by over 120 youth participants who were aged between 12 & 17 years old and hailed from all over Ireland. The event opened for check-in on Friday evening. Everyone camped on-site for the weekend with full catering and even an outdoor cinema which features a message from Commander Chris Hadfield wishing the scouts the best for their event. Chris is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, and musician. In all, over 130 participants were educated in the practicalities of aviation and they had a great opportunity to be bitten by the aviation bug. Ballyboughal Airfield, the Air Activities team and all the volunteers look forward to seeing them progress through their Scouting Ireland Air Skills Badge levels and maybe even taking up a career in the aviation industry in Ireland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday we recorded a podcast for our patreon supporters with Irish Times Journalist, Jack Power, around the most recent revelations contained in a report about the actions of the late Anthony Flynn and the charity he founded, Inner City Helping Homelessness. We're putting it out on general release now. We discuss the details of the report, as well as the initial early reporting that led up to it. Jack has reported on cases of sexual abuse within organisations like St John's Ambulance and Scouting Ireland, so we ask are there common themes and what learnings are we failing to make. Warning: Contains references to sexual abuse. For help please see HERE

In early 2018 things started to unravel for Ireland's scouting movement. For decades it had stood as a paragon of honour and wholesome positivity but then sex abuse scandals and grave concerns about the management of the organisation saw it facing an existential threat like never before.First there was a stark report written by child protection expert Ian Elliott which pulled no punches in making it clear that Scouting Ireland's dysfunctional approach to child protection had put the organisation at risk of “extinction”.The approach to safeguarding policy from some senior figures was “reckless and inappropriate” and its handling of a rape allegation involving two adult volunteers, was described as “deeply flawed”.Irish Times reporter Jack Power broke the story in late February 2018, after which leading figures stepped aside before, ultimately, being expelled.This initial controversy would eventually lead to revelations of major historical child sexual abuse involving Scouting Ireland's two predecessor bodies: the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (CBSI) and Scout Association of Ireland.Most recently Power reported that an organised “clique” of child abusers operated at high levels in the Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland (CBSI), sharing knowledge with each other and in some cases providing children for others in the group to molest.On today's podcast, Power talks to Conor Pope about the abuse scandal at Scouting Ireland and where the organisation can go now, as it seeks to unshackle itself from a troubled and troubling past and look towards a brighter future.In the News is presented by reporters Sorcha Pollak and Conor Pope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jill Pitcher Farrell, the new Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland, reveals her plans for the future after her historic appointment to the role.

Jack Power, News Reporter, The Irish Times

A long awaited report into past cases of abuse in Scouting Ireland has found that there was a “cover up” and a “failure to report”. The report, published yesterday found that “there appears to have been an almost complete absence of any concern for the young people that were abused”. Niall Boylan Spoke to Deirdre Kenny from One in Four, a charity for survivors of child sexual abuse, and Paul O'Toole who is a survivor of abuse at the hands of former scout leader David O’Brien.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Party TD Patrick Costello joined the Floating Voter to discuss the Government's shambolic attempt to provide childcare services for frontline workers. Mr Costello, who is a scout leader, also discussed the damning report into child sex abuse allegations in Scouting Ireland. The Dublin Central TD said he believes the scouting organisation will bounce back from the controversy. He also insisted the Department of Children and Youth Affairs should be retained by the next government.

A long awaited report into past cases of abuse in Scouting Ireland has found that there was a “cover up” and a “failure to report”. The report, published yesterday found that “there appears to have been an almost complete absence of any concern for the young people that were abused”. Niall Boylan Spoke to Deirdre Kenny from One in Four, a charity for survivors of child sexual abuse, and Paul O'Toole who is a survivor of abuse at the hands of former scout leader David O'Brien. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scouting Ireland has issued an apology to survivors and victims of historical sexual abuse in the organisation this morning. The organisation has published a final report into the abuse by child safeguarding expert Ian Elliott. So far – abuse was reported by 356 victims and survivors and was carried out by 275 alleged perpetrators. Ciara chats to Norman Spicer, solicitor with Coleman Legal Partners representing over 20 Scouting Ireland abuse victims   The Scouting Ireland Helpline is open Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm. Freephone 1800 221199 (ROI) and 00353 87 0934403 (NI).  Listen and subscribe to Lunchtime Live on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.    You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

Adrian Tennant, Chair of Scouting Ireland, talks to Mary about the new report about Scouting Ireland's historical sexual abuse. Scouting Ireland's helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm: ROI - 1800 221 199 and NI - 00353 87 093 4403

Our Social and Religious Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely reports on the findings of a report on past cases of sexual abuse in Scouting Ireland

Cormac was joined by Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael TD for Galway East, Jan O'Sullivan, Labour TD for Limerick City, Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County, John Moran, Chairman of the Land Development Agency and Orla Muldoon, Professor of Psychology at the University of Limerick.

Is the government right to warn parents about Scouting Ireland excursions? Rebecca's fight to get life-saving Spinraza for little Harry. Why don't homeless in B&Bs get breakfast? My car was clamped but I saw no sign. Should Spike Island help carers who help the disabled? And more... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tusla is calling for a meeting with Scouting Ireland to discuss its concerns over practices and procedures on child safety at the organisation. Would you have an issue with letting your child go an overnight trip away? Or are parents are being too over protective?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tusla is calling for a meeting with Scouting Ireland to discuss its concerns over practices and procedures on child safety at the organisation. Would you have an issue with letting your child go an overnight trip away? Or are parents are being too over protective? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maeve Lewis from One in Four talks about the Scouting Ireland scandal.Author Val Mullaly has advice on how to welcome a new baby into the household. Patricia O'Leary tells us about the Autism Friendly day in Clonakilty on Saturday. John Ryan has advice on how to donate to the Penny Dinners. Mark Malone joins us with his weekly movie review. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today: Theresa May lives to fight another day, Brexit chaos, Confidence and Supply Agreement extended between FF and FG and spotlight on Scouting Ireland See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today: A Massive rise in carbon tax needed if Ireland is to meet its international targets, the Dail agrees to support the draft Brexit agreement, e-coili found in private water supplies and alleged abuse in Scouting Ireland…. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Its open day at Scouting Ireland's National Jamboree called Jambo ri 2018. Justin Dawson brings you a report from the campsite in Stradbally, Co Laois.