She also told her father that other swimmers tried on “skins” in his office over the past number of weeks. Gda Sgt Behan said the girl’s father called Swim Ireland and spoke with Kate Hills, who was head of safeguarding, who outlined that all coaches are required to undertake safeguarding courses and garda vetting. ‘What have I done?’The court heard that after speaking with the father of the first victim, Swim Ireland contacted Tusla and the gardaí. The court heard that the electronic devices were analysed and nearly 80 videos were found. The court heard Coward had written a letter to the court and the three injured parties who had family members present in court.

Source: The Herald November 11, 2023 02:37 UTC