Micheal Martin has called for a statutory, independent and transparent inquiry into allegations of historic sexual abuse in Scouting organisations. “Unfortunately, in this country, we’ve witnessed a terrible history of child sexual abuse in Ireland. It took years and years for Scouting Ireland to commence this investigation,” Mr Martin added. “They do confirm that there’s indications in their own internal review of extensive, prolonged and organised child sexual abuse. “I’m asking you to give a commitment now that the government would have to establish a statutory, independent inquiry.

Source: Irish Examiner November 13, 2019 15:07 UTC