I propose to take Questions Nos. 179 to 185, inclusive, together.
In early February, a detailed update was provided to my officials for my attention about the current status of the review of historic files and updated figures in terms of the number of victims of abuse, the alleged perpetrators and the reporting of same. I have been assured by Scouting Ireland that they are providing the necessary counselling supports to the victims of alleged abuse. Scouting Ireland established a helpline to respond to the needs of persons affected by the allegations of historic abuse within the organisation, the funding for which comes from within Scouting Ireland’s internal resources. The helpline is manned by trained members of the safeguarding team and when a person contacts the helpline they are offered a referral to an appropriate counselling service. Scouting Ireland has confirmed that it has been liaising with Tusla, the Garda Síochána and any other relevant police authority in respect of the calls received on all helplines.