First aid organisation reports difficulty finding candidates to fill vacant board seats
St John Ambulance
Pandemic era was life-changing for vulnerable learners who were able to access online lectures and alternative assessment - but many say they feel excluded once again
Organisation is criticised over lengthy delay filling safeguarding role following child-abuse scandal
Oireachtas committee told Tusla has referred 27 cases of suspected child exploitation to gardaí so far this year
Organisation told Minister in March three long-serving board members were to step down
Tusla records show reports made about alleged abuse by two further perpetrators in first aid organisation
New allegations former senior figure targeted young boys in the first aid organisation as far back as early 1960s
Report by Geoffrey Shannon details ‘features of systemic abuse’ within first aid organisation
There was no information to suggest ‘evidence of systemic abuse’ in first-aid organisation, Tusla will tell Oireachtas committee
Board tells closed door meeting with volunteers first-aid organisation is in ‘crisis mode’
Former volunteers recall warnings and common knowledge of alleged child abuse risks
Roderic O’Gorman tells Seanad organisation’s response fell ‘far short’ in the past
Eleven people contact Tusla helpline set up for survivors of past abuse in St John Ambulance
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