Evidence of 71 alleged abusers found at Scouting Ireland between ’60s and ’80s

Evidence of 71 alleged abusers has been found at Scouting Ireland between the 1960s and 1980s.

Minister for Children Katherine Zappone told an Oirechtas Committee this morning that a full review of historical cases of alleged abuse in the scouts had been undertaken. RTE reports that the review showed evidence of 71 alleged abusers and 108 victims during this time with one case potentially occurring prior. Zappone said that none of the alleged abusers were still working for Scouting Ireland. https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1065193247360856064 She also said that reports have been made to the Gardaí and Tusla where alleged abusers are still alive. "Mr Ian Elliot has been examining the historical records," she said. "He has found evidence of 71 alleged abusers and 108 alleged victims. This is based on his work to date and the numbers may change."