Christy Mccann

Start of the controversy over safeguarding standards dates back more than two years

Independent report makes multiple findings against four senior Scouting Ireland figures

Ian Elliott links male leader’s ties to ‘people in positions of power’ in letter to Minister

Timeline of the controversy over safeguarding standards in the youth organisation

Government restores grants on condition the organisation reforms child protection rules

Changes demanded by Government following flawed investigation into rape claim

Senior scout resigns after ‘bombshell’ decision over organisation’s loss of State funding

Minister suspends funding to Scouting Ireland after board voted for Christy McCann to chair meeting on reform

Christy McCann to chair egm, despite ongoing inquiry over handling of a rape claim

Barrister’s investigation into handling of rape claim delayed by several months

Second motion to set up a national disciplinary officer passed by single vote

Board warns it will have to close its office in coming weeks if State funding not restored

Chief executive pulls out of an appearance before Oireachtas committee

Audit of hundreds of files not yet begun despite safeguarding expert’s recommendation

Officials vacate roles pending outcome of inquiry into handling of rape allegation

One group leader criticises membership supporting under-fire senior volunteers