Oireachtas committee told Tusla has referred 27 cases of suspected child exploitation to gardaí so far this year
St John Ambulance
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
Sinn Féin TD and committee chair said there needs to be independent oversight of changes at first aid organisation
Child-protection training in early 2000s focused on ‘keeping the gays out’ of first-aid organisation
Major report found ‘deep organisational awareness’ of risks to children in past
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